Gamelan and Koto Concert

Gamelan and Koto Concert

Friday, December 6, 2024 • 8PM
Photo by David Andrews.
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Livestream: The livestream of this event will only be available to view during the performance. The video will not be available for viewing after the concert.

Travel alert: UMD campus traffic is expected to be busy on December 6. Please allow ample time for travel and parking.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati and UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble
I Nyoman Suadin and Yuriko Gandolfo, music directors

A combined ensemble concert celebrating music from Bali and Japan. The UMD Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents traditional Balinese gamelan music that showcases complex interlocking rhythms often performed in tandem with the delicate motions and multifaceted expressions of Balinese dance. The UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble features music played on the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-string instrument. Koto music reflects the quiet beauty, simplicity and harmonizing effect of Japanese nature.