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Wayang Golek: Performing Arts of Sunda (West Java)

Synopsis
Wayang Golek is the rod-puppet theatre tradition of Sunda (West Java), Indonesia, which comprises a vibrant mixture of storytelling, songs and instumental music. The programme introduces the Wayang Golek tradition, focusing on puppeteer, musician and puppet-maker Atik Rasta and his family. Combines footage from an all-night performance with interviews in which the artists describe their art and family history. Part 2 of the programme concentrates on the music of the accompanying gamelan ensemble, illustrating the individual instrumental parts of a composition and their combination in group performance.
Series
From Composition to Performance: Musicians at Work, Course Aa302
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 42 min.
Year of production
1999
Availability
Out of distribution; 1999 sale: £85.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Documentation
Accompanying booklet.
Subjects
Music
Keywords
ethnomusicology; Java; musical instruments; puppet theatre

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
PAL
Price
£34.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
42 minutes
Year
2012

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Canny Store

Web
https://cannystore.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01789 207440
Address
The Mansley Centre
Timothy’s Bridge Road
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 9NQ
Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
NB. As of May 2016 Open University Worldwide are no longer distributing DVDs. They have posted this message on their website: ‘Unfortunately Open University Worldwide Limited has decided that product sales are no longer viable given the reduced funding to Higher Education institutions and diminishing demand for the products we have traditionally stocked. At present the Open University Students Association (OUSA) will continue to sell the "Good Study Guide", and we are in discussion with other possible distributors to continue to make The Open University’s products available for purchase. As soon as we have any information on other channels of distribution we will update this notice’. Some products are still available via second hand dealers on Amazon.co.uk

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