The Seven Ages of Man Cross-cultural multi-media music theatre with I Nyoman Sukerta 3,4 & 5 October.
Gamelan Padhang Moncar is an Indonesian (Javanese) percussion orchestra.
We are based at the New Zealand School of Music (Victoria University campus) in Wellington.
Our repertoire includes traditional Javanese music and new compositions by New Zealand composers.
We are available for functions, receptions, conferences, weddings, workshops and concerts. Director: Budi S. Putra. Manager: Jack Body EMAIL US
What does Padhang Moncar mean?
This Javanese name can be interpreted in several ways.
Padhang is brightness or daylight.
Moncar means growing or developing vigorously.
Padhang Moncar can refer to the sunrise (the growing light), and the fact that in Aotearoa we are the first gamelan in the world to see the new day. Padhang Moncar can also be interpreted as harmony and growth and thus the name can reflect the aspirations of the group.
