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The Southbank Gamelan Showcase

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For the UK Gamelan Network's first podcast we were delighted to visit London’s recently re-opened Southbank Centre, for the Showcase event on Sunday 16th December.

This was an informal afternoon concert, held on the Royal Festival Hall Ballroom floor, in which the current Southbank Centre classes and other groups played.

We spoke to Sophie Clark, who is the Gamelan Advisor for Southbank Centre, and Manuel Jimenez, the tutor for the two young people's groups.

Show notes

Introduction by Sheila Cude.

Extract: Ladrang Mudhatama played by the Adult Beginners Group.

Sophie Clark, Gamelan Adviser, Southbank Centre, talks about the current gamelan classes available at the Centre.

Extract: Langgam Ngimpi played by the Adult Intermediate Group.

Sophie Clark, Gamelan Adviser, Southbank Centre, talks about future plans for the gamelan programme.

Extract: Ladrang Eling-Eling played by young pianists from the Centre for Young Musicians.

Manuel Jimenez, tutor, Southbank Centre, talking about the two classes for children and young people from the Centre for Young Musicians.

Extract: Baris, arranged for Javanese gamelan, played by young musicians from the Centre for Young Musicians.

Ending with an extract from Dolonan Puyung Agung going into srepegan Banyumas, played by the South Bank Gamelan Players (this music also featured in the introduction).

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The Southbank Gamelan Showcase

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