Gamelan Padhang Moncar
Gamelan Padhang Moncar is New Zealand’s first Javanese Gamelan orchestra, founded when instruments were loaned to the Victoria University School of Music in 1976.
Gamelan Taniwha Jaya
Gamelan Taniwha Jaya is New Zealand’s premiere Balinese gamelan, established in 2003 when Gareth Farr purchased a set of gong kebyar instruments.
Upcoming Events and News
Cirebon gamelan CD release
The First Smile CD
An album of compositions for Cirebon gamelan by Anton Killin, Lou Harrison, David Farquhar, Chris Francis, Alison Isadora, and Gerard Crewdson, plus two traditional works.
What’s coming up?
Watch this space!
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Explore our website to take a look at our past events including appearances at WOMAD, the Silver Scroll Awards, shadow puppet shows and accompanying dancers.
New Book – Sonic Dissonance: The Music and Life of Composer Yudane
Recent release from author, Robyn Yuwell. Click through for details.