Gamelan Cudamani
2018 and 2019 California Tour
Internationally hailed as Bali’s most forward thinking music and dance ensemble, Çudamani is known for their exceptional creativity and superb artistry while always holding dear the classical treasures that have made Bali so renown. Nurtured and trained in the village of Pengosekan, group members are considered among Bali’s most respected and accomplished musicians and dancers. While in great demand, nevertheless, Çudamani does not perform for tourists in Bali, rather they perform as a spiritual offering for temples and the village communities.
Under the musical direction of Dewa Putu Berata and dance direction of Bapak Nyoman Cerita and Emiko Saraswati Susilo this is the 20th Anniversary tour for Çudamani. Their 24 member ensemble weave layers of intricate sound from the deep great bronze gongs to the delicate sounds of the flute. They have prepared works that are breathtakingly virtuosic, profoundly moving, works that are both new and classic. Gamelan Çudamani is evidence of the power of collective village integrity and the intrinsic spirituality of all their efforts.
2019 Tour Schedule
Sept 20, 21 Moraine Valley Community College, WI
Sept 22-24 Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Sept 26 Lotus Festival, Bloomington IN
SEPT 27 Harris Theater World Music Festival Chicago, IL
SEPT 28/OCT 1 Honeywell Center, Wabash, IN
OCT 1 Oberlin College, OH
OCT 2 Cayuhoga Community College, Cleveland OH
OCT 4 Tsai Performance Center, Boston University, MASS
OCT 6 Merkin Hall,Kaufman Music Center, NYC- WORLD MUSIC INSTITUTE
2018 Tour Schedule
Feb 18 The Broad Stage, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center
. Tickets for 2 p.m. Family Show / Tickets for 7 p.m. Full Concert
Feb 19 Pomona College (Master Class)
Feb 20 UC Santa Barbara Outreach
Feb 21 UC Santa Barbara Concert
Feb 24 UC Davis Mondavi Center Concert
Feb 25-27 UC Davis Residency
Feb 28 Stanford University, Bing Concert Hall
Mar 3 UC Berkeley (Hertz Hall)