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Anom Suroto's house, Timasan
Timasan is to the west of the city. Tell the taxi driver
to go to Tugu Lilin, Makam Haji, and turn left. On the right there
is a sports field. Take the second turn on the right after the sports
field, and Anom Suroto's house is on the left, about 100 m down the
road. The performing area is well back from the road, and not well
signposted. Ask for directions locally if the taxi driver does not know the house.
Wayang kulit: Anom Suroto stages a wayang on
his weton day, malam Rabu-Legi. The dhalang is
normally a guest performer. Time: 2100?, but it may be best to arrive
early to be sure of getting a good seat.
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
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Hotels
Some top-class hotels, e.g. Kusuma Sahid Prince,
have live gamelan music in the foyer. Enquire for details of times.
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Kraton [E4]
Events take place in
- the main pendhåpå (Sasono Sewoko),
which is reached via the regular tourist entrance on the east
side of the main kraton area
- the Bangsal Måråkåtå, which is not normally
accessible. When a broadcast is due to take place, the RRI outside
broadcast van will be parked in front of the entrance on Jl
Sasono Mulyo: follow the cables into the kraton
- Siti Hinggil, which is behind the Pagelaran, reached from the Alun-alun
Lor (= Alun-alun Utara).
- Bale Agung, near Jl Slamet Riyadi.
Wetonan and siaran: malam Selasa-Legi, 2200, in ??. ??includes
srimpi?? This takes place outside the usual opening
hours of the kraton. Following the death of Pakubowono XII
in June 2004 and the accession of a new susuhunan, this
wetonan date must be expected to change.
Klenèngan and siaran: first
Monday of month,
1130, in Bangsal Måråkåtå
Dance rehearsal: Sunday, 1300??, in Sasono Sewoko
Bedhåyå Ketawang: Selasa-Kliwon,
1200 approx., in Sasono Sewoko. This finishes after the usual closing
time of the kraton, so arrive in good time.
Ceremonial gamelan Sekatèn: the week of
5–12 Mulud, except for Jum'at, in the two small pavilions
(pagongan) in front of the Great Mosque (Mesjid Ageng) west of the Alun-alun
Lor. The instruments are carried in procession from the kraton
to the pagongan at the start of the week. Confirm details
of dates and times before the event.
Ceremonial gamelan Munggang: ??, at Siti
Hinggil.
Wayang kulit: malam Selasa-Legi, in
Bale Agung.
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
Kitsie Emerson Oct 04
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Mangkunegaran palace [D3]
The main entrance is on Jl Ronggowarsito, but visitors
who are only attending performances can enter via the east
gate on Jl Teuku Umar, opposite the end of Jl Sugiyopranoto. Events
take place in the main pendhåpå (Pendhopo Ageng).
Wetonan and siaran: malam Sabtu-Pon, 2200.
This takes place outside the usual opening
hours.
Dance rehearsal/klenèngan
and siaran:
Wednesday, 1000. This is basically a dance rehearsal. If the dancers
are not ready, the musicians may amuse themselves by playing a gendhing
bonang. In the first and third weeks of the month, this becomes a broadcast klenèngan
around 1130; however, if the wetonan falls on the following
Friday, the Wednesday broadcast is delayed into the week after
the wetonan.
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
Kitsie Emerson Oct 04
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RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) [D2/3]
Studios and auditorium are on Jl Abdul Rahman
Saleh (Jl Markoni). Broadcasts on ??.?? MHz FM.
Wayang kulit: possibly the third
Saturday of the month,
2100 to 0500, in auditorium.
Kethoprak: some Tuesdays, 2000
to 0000, in auditorium.
Wayang wong: most Tuesdays, 2000
to 0000, in auditorium.
Klenèngan:
- Evening, ?Thursday, 2200, in studios or auditorium. Check
days and times via the security man at the gate.
- Midday, ?days, 1130?
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
Kitsie Emerson Oct 04
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SMKI (Sekolah Menengah Karawitan Indonesia) [E3]
Music high school, on Jl Kepatihan Wetan.
Dance rehearsals including srimpi can be
seen most mornings from 0800, in the pendhåpå in front of
the buildings.
Klenèngan: malam Selasa-Kliwon, 2000,
in one of the studios: ask for directions or follow the other visitors.
Wayang: malam Kamis-Legi, in pendhåpå
in front of school.
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
Kitsie Emerson Oct 04
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Sriwedari [C3]
Entertainment complex on Jl Slamet Riyadi, including
Museum Radya Pustaka, Tourist Office, amusement park, wayang
wong theatre and cinemas. The buildings are well back from the
main road.
Wayang wong: Monday–Saturday at 2000–2200.
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
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Street entertainment
Siteran groups. Several of these visit restaurants
in the centre of town (including the well-known Warung Baru) in
the evenings.
Jathilan. Hobby-horse dancing may occasionally
be seen in the streets of Solo, although the performers are not
necessarily in trance.
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
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STSI (Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia) [G2]
Tertiary-level arts academy. The entrance
to the main performance space (Pendhåpå Ageng)
is on Jl Ki Hajar Dewantoro. The main entrance is on Jl Petir.
Wayang kulit: in the Pendhåpå Ageng,
no regular time or date?
Rehearsals for dance, karawitan and wayang
kulit take place all over the site on Monday–Thursday and Saturday.
Although activities theoretically run from about 0900 to 1300, in
practice some may continue into the afternoon.
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
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Taman Budhaya Surakarta (TBS) [H3]
Cultural centre on Jl Ir. Sutami.
Wayang kulit performances are sometimes
arranged, malam Jumat-Kliwon
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Richard Pickvance
Dec 03/Jan 04
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