April 6, 2019 | This is the second piece Martin performed for us by the living composer, Jaya Suprana. Before playing this work, Martin told us, “Imagine that you’re at a beach in Bali, enjoying the view, and from the distance you hear a song accompanied by a gamelan.”

[ ARTIST ]
Martin Kesuma | pianist, educator, doctoral student

[ ABOUT THE MUSIC ]
Jaya Suprana (b. 1949) is an Indonesian composer, pianist, educator, cartoonist, and television presenter. His work, “Tembang Alit”, imitates the traditional Balinese instrument, the gamelan.

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