Enjoy this short clip of Gunung Sari, performed by Pak Joko Sutrisno - one of the pieces you’ll hear live at Sounds of the Royal Courts on May 16. Rooted in the traditional Panji tales of Java, this meditative work follows the noble figure Gunungsari as he searches for his beloved, a journey expressed through graceful dance and shimmering gamelan. Experience the full performance, along with Javanese dance and traditional gamelan, in a rare and intimate concert at the Mingei Museum. Tickets are going fast—visit the link in our bio or head to centerforworldmusic.org/2025-concert-season to reserve yours today! Sounds of the Royal Courts: Gamelan Music & Dance of Java Friday, May 16 | 7:30 PM Mingei International Museum, San Diego #SanDiegoEvents #LiveMusic #MingeiMuseum #SanDiegoMusic #CulturalEvent #WhatToDoInSanDiego #BalboaParkEvents #Gamelan #JavaneseGamelan #IndonesianMusic #GamelanMusic #GamelanDance #TraditionalGamelan #SoundsOfJava #GamelanSanDiego #WorldMusic #MusicHeritage #InstrumentsoftheWorld #CulturalMusic #FolkMusic #TraditionalMusic #AsianArts #MusicAndDance (fb)

Get to know Pak Joko Sutrisno, the master musician behind our upcoming Sounds of the Royal Courts concert on May 16! In this lecture, Pak Joko shares his unique six-step approach to learning and teaching gamelan - an approach that goes far beyond music. Drawing from years of experience, he offers a practical philosophy that speaks to relationships, learning, and personal growth. Watch the full video to learn more about his journey, insights, and what inspires his work: https://youtu.be/sOzvrWzDOSc Tickets are going fast - visit the link in our bio or head to centerforworldmusic.org//events/2025-concert-season to get yours today! Sounds of the Royal Courts: Gamelan Music & Dance of Java Friday, May 16 Mingei International Museum, San Diego #SanDiegoEvents #LiveMusic #MingeiMuseum #SanDiegoMusic #CulturalEvent #WhatToDoInSanDiego #BalboaParkEvents #Gamelan #JavaneseGamelan #IndonesianMusic #GamelanMusic #GamelanDance #TraditionalGamelan #SoundsOfJava #GamelanSanDiego #WorldMusic #MusicHeritage #InstrumentsoftheWorld #CulturalMusic #FolkMusic #TraditionalMusic #AsianArts #MusicAndDance (fb)