2016 Final SFU Student Gamelan Performance

SFU Vancouver with Indonesian Consul General and Staff — Final Concert of the Simon Fraser University Javanese Gamelan Class – Representatives of the Indonesian and Malaysian Consulates with Professor Sutrisno Hartana and Martin Gotfrit, Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

The April 11th, 2016 final concert and wayang performance was well attended with both the Malaysian and Indonesian Consul Generals in attendance. Martin Gotfrit, Dean of Undergraduate Studies introduced the ensemble and spoke about the 30 year history of the gamelan at SFU.

"Otherwise, much of the production's success was due to Sutrisno Hartana. As dalang, or master of ceremonies, he was required to act, sing, compose tunes, provide sound effects, and chivvy the show along, all of which he accomplished with grace and good humour. But wayang kulit is not so much about stars as it is about community. A total of 23 musicians, singers, writers, and technicians contributed to Semar's Journey, and they can all be proud of what they accomplished." Alexander Varty on June 6th, 2007 in the Georgia Straight