Diskusi Dhalang, Benawa, 25 October 2008

On 25 October 2008, a discussion session was conducted at the home of Prof. Rahayu Supanggah in Benawa, from 5-8 pm. This discussion was arranged and funded by The Lontar Foundation as a supplement to their current documentation of Ki Purbo Asmoro's performance styles. The get-together was conducted among a small number of Solonese figures in the pedhalangan world, and was focused around the question:

"What is meant by the term garapan in current performance practice, and what is the history of its development?"

There will be a number of such discussions and interview sessions in the coming months, the results of which will influence the content of the liner notes for Lontar's project.

questions posed during the discussion

(photos by Kartika)

Dhalang Discussion
25 October 2008
Benawa, Palur, Surakarta

Participants:

Ki Tristuti R. Suryasaputra
(dhalang, Solo)

Ki Toto Atmojo
(dhalang, Sukoharjo)

Ki Purbo Asmoro
(dhalang, Solo, ISI professor)

Ki Bambang Murtiyoso
(dhalang critic/commentator, ISI professor)

Prof. R. Supanggah
(musician, composer, commentator, theorist)
Ki Bambang Soewarno
(dhalang, designer of new variations on classical wayang, particularly kayon, ISI professor)

Ki Saguh Hadi Raharjo
(musician with Ki Nartosabdo, Ki Mujoko, Ki Purbo Asmoro; also a dhalang)

Ki Jungkung Darmoyo
(dhalang, Gondhang, son of the late Ki Mujoko Raharjo)
Bp. Sudarsono, SKar, MSi  
(professor, head of pedhalangan department, ISI)
Bp. Kuwato, S Kar, MHum
(ISI professor)     
Bp. Sri Yatno, S. Kar., M. Hum.
(ISI professor)
Bp. Soewito Witoradyo, SKar

(musician with wide experience in Klaten, also a dhalang)
Bp. Soeratno,  S. Kar, MMus

(musician from Kartasura, son of the late Ki Naryocarito)
Bp. Prapto Panuju
(moderator, PEPADI, MC of Cempala, TVRI, Jakarta)

additional sources, to be interviewed individually in their homes, as they were unable to attend:
Ki Manteb Soedarsono
Ki Anom Soeroto
Ki Sayoko
Ki Sri Joko Raharjo
Ki Enthus Susmono

Bp. Sumanto, SKar, MS