JAKARTA - The Sabang Merauke (PSM) - The Indonesian Broadway with the theme Hikayat Nusantara is just counting days. This special show will be held at the Indonesia Arena, Central Jakarta on August 23 and 24.
After training with dancers conducted in Yogyakarta some time ago, now it is the turn of musicians who undergo joint training. Hundreds of people 'musicists, choirs, and singers' went through joint training at the Kempinski Grand Ballroom, Central Jakarta on August 3 and 4.
This exercise is a crucial moment, where all musical powers meet, starting from Jakarta Concert Orchestra, Batavia Madrigal Singers, The Resonanz Children's Choir, as well as national singers and traditional musicians from various regions.
Media crews had the opportunity to attend to see firsthand the joint exercise led by Avip Priatna. Hundreds of musicians display harmony that is difficult to find elsewhere. The combination of an orchestra from the West, blends with exotic sounds from traditional Indonesian instruments.
"This is a combination of orchestra and traditional music. But here we are not to beat each other, but to support each other," Avip told a news conference before the second day of training began.
Meanwhile, all the music played is based on a predetermined story. Each song is carefully chosen to harmonize the stories of the people, so that it does not only represent the cultural roots of the area of origin, but is also able to strengthen the narrative on stage.
"Music is designed to be able to provide space for expression for dancers, increase the depth of emotions in each visual, and emphasize the character of every scene that appears," said Memed, Director of Sabang Merauke Performance.
Furthermore, Elwin Hendrijanto as the music director said, the combination of Western music and Indonesian traditions is the main element that wants to be highlighted to describe Indonesia's wealth.
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"We don't want music to just be an accompaniment, but it's the driving force for the story," said Elwin.
The big names of the national music industry that are also present in this joint exercise are Padi Reborn and Yura. Both welcomed the enthusiasm to give a different performance from their usual stage.
The vocalist of Padi Reborn, Fadly, admitted that he was amazed by what PSM had shown. He said this event succeeded in uniting traditional and Western classical musical elements with Padi Reborn's musical style.
Here we combine three elements of music, traditional, classical, and modern. This is history in our musical career, "said Fadly.
Meanwhile, Yura Yunita, who returned to appear for PSM, said that this event was not an ordinary show, but something that needed to be celebrated.
"We can't wait to unite and show everything. We are proud to be extraordinary. Here we are not just singing, not just cultural travel, this Sabang Merauke performance is an important history," said Yura.
For information, the Sabang Merauke (PSM) performance - The Indonesian Broadway Hikayat Nusantara will feature 31 songs and dozens of dances from almost all over the archipelago to represent regional cultural wealth, such as Padang Wulan from Central Java, Bungong Jeumpa from Aceh, Butet and Rambadia from North Sumatra, to Injit-Injit Antut from Jambi and Pak Pung Pak Mustafa from Riau.
The audience will also be invited to enjoy the beauty of Gending Sriwijaya from South Sumatra, Pang Lipang Dang from Lampung, Kambanglah Bungo from West Sumatra, and the modern medley Remix of Andalas Island Bersatu which unites the spirit of Sumatra.
From West Java will be present Manuk Dadali, from Jakarta Keroncong Kemayoran, from East Java Jangkrik Genggong and Umbul Umbul Blambangan, as well as Mahadewi from Yogyakarta. Meanwhile, Central Kalimantan will present the composition of Kalimantan's typical instrumental.
This diversity is equipped with Lulo from Southeast Sulawesi, Come on Mama and Hi Rame-Rame from Maluku, Putri Cening Ayu and Tembang Calon Charcoal from Bali, Songong from East Nusa Tenggara, and Sajojo from Papua. In addition, the national anthem Syukur, the thematic song Nusantara, and the closing song self-Inspirations will be symbols of togetherness and the spirit of unity which is at the heart of this performance.
In terms of musicals, Elwin Hendrijanto, an Indonesian composer who is also known for his work in the Hollywood film industry, will act as Music Director. Meanwhile, Maestro Avip Priatna as the conductor of the orchestra from the Jakarta Concert Orchestra, supported by a choir from Batavia Madrigal Singers and The Resonanz Children's Choir.
Meanwhile, tickets to watch the Sabang Merauke (PSM) - The Indonesian Broadway 'Hikayat Nusantara' are available and can be purchased via tiket.com.
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