Gamelan Taniwha Jaya - New Works

Programme:

Anton Killin - From Shadows Briar Prastiti - Delirious Euphoria Jason Erskine - Padhasapa Jack Hooker - Szunn Megan Collins - Tinggal Gareth Farr - Headrush

Recently returned from their debut appearance in Bali, as part of a tour of Indonesia, Gamelan Taniwha Jaya present a concert featuring Gareth Farr's Balinese Gong Kebyar ensemble of bronze percussion and gongs. They will perform six new compositions by current and former students of NZSM: Briar Prastiti, Jason Erskine, Anton Killin, Jack Hooker, Megan Collins, and Gareth Farr.

While some of the music conforms to the reputation of Balinese music as fast and loud, the concert will be varied; a review of their Bali concert noted that: "...From Shadows composed by Anton Killin, set the tone perfectly; a soft melodic piece that gently eased the audience into the concert. It featured Tristan Carter playing the violin that provided a significant and at times eerie contrast." (review in the Jakarta Post Bali Daily, 20/7/13)