Gamelan Galak Tika will perform a selection of traditional and modern works for Balinese gamelan gong kebyar, including Evan Ziporyn's iconic "Tire Fire" for gamelan and Western instruments, music by Balinese composer Dewa Alit, and the traditional dance pieces Rejang Dewa and Oleg Tamulilingan. Founded in 1993 by composer Evan Ziporyn, Gamelan Galak Tika is Boston's first gamelan ensemble, in residence at MIT.
As part of the MIT Open House, MIT Gamelan Galak Tika will also present a short outdoor preview performance at 3pm in front of the Student Center as well as a demonstration of how to play the instruments in a fun, hands-on, and interactive workshop. No prior musical experience necessary. Come try something, new, fun, and exciting! The bright, percussive sounds of Indonesian gamelan orchestras reverberate throughout Southeast Asia, especially on the islands of Java and Bali. In Bali, gamelan ensembles provide a musical offering for close to 10,000 ceremonies throughout the year.
