In 2010, NUS Singa Nglaras collaborated with Gamelan Asmaradana and Gamelan Naga Kencana (Republic Polytechnic) to present Ramayana Under the Stars, a day long event of gamelan music, Javanese dance, and Wayang Kulit, organised by the Peranakan Museum. We were honoured to have as guest performers Pak Midiyanto, Mbak Heni and Mas Iswanto.
Singa Nglaras performing at Tedja Timur’s 60th Anniversary in 2008, accompanying dancers and a puppeteer from their group.
In a collaboration with Soul Theory Studios, a small group of musicians accompanied a contemporary dance and hip hop reinterpretation of the Ramayana, as part of the Asian Civilisations Museum’s Children’s season 2012.
Photos by the Asian Civilisation Museum
The ensemble warming up
Rama v.s. Ravana, with Hanuman
In 2009, Singa Nglaras combined classical wayang topeng (masked dance drama) with wayang mbeling (‘naughty’ theatre) to produce a hilarious performance that combined Javanese, Thai, Balinese and Japanese influences. The story and music were conceptualised by Jan Mrazek, Nunuk Sri Rahayu and Pak Trustho, and the ensemble had the privilege of working together with guest artistes Didik Nini Thowok, Pak Sidek and Pak Slamet.
Gendhing Udan Martana, Ketawang Tarupala
Audio Recording at Singapore Botanic Gardens, February 2012
In collaboration with the NAFA Gamelan Ensemble
Dancer: Nunuk Sri Rahayu
Tari Sekar Taji, performed at An Evening of Southeast Asian Music and Dance, 2008
Danced by Nunuk Sri Rahayu
