And finally, we’ll leave you with photos from a recent performance by the Javanese Gamelan Ensemble of The Indonesian Embassy led by conductor Pak Muryanto at The Walters Art Museum. The songs performed date as far back as 230 A.D. and consisted of percussion instruments including Kedhang drums and a chorus of traditionally dressed Indonesian women who sang and clapped along. Photo by Kaela Land.
Woman and child, as hunter and prey, shared traditional Indonesian dance with the audience. The performance is part of an ongoing celebration of Asian Arts at The Walters Art Museum. Photo by Kaela Land. Want the full issue? |







