YOGYAKARTA - Classical music is synonymous with being listened to on a closed stage, silent, away from the hustle and bustle. Different from the one held by MUSIKONO Learning Journey which was initiated by Bagus Mazasupa. This graduate of the Music Department of the Yogyakarta Institute of Arts, has started to hold a recital tour of the region since 2017 starting from Pasuruan, East Java. Then a number of areas in DIY and Central Java. Since the beginning of June 2026, Bagus Mazasupa and his collaborators have held a lecture recital in Sleman, Kulon Progo, Bantul, Gunung Kidul, and on Saturday, August 8 closed the series at the Auditorium of the French Institute of Indonesia/Indonesian Institute of France Jalan Sagan, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta City.
The previous four recitals showed the main character of the story. In Omah Dongeng, Kalasan, Sleman, for example, the audience can sit on mats or park benches surrounded by plants. In Bantul, the audience can chat while enjoying tea and food, while children continue to play accompanied by music played during the performance. In the Wonosari Culinary Garden, the music even blends with the sound of food vendors, culinary aromas, and visitor activities.
Bagus Mazasupa, director, initiator, and musician, is the link between music and the audience in the event titled MUSIKONO Learning Journey. He not only plays the piano, but also explains about composers, music periods, history, character of works, to the context that can make music feel closer. The explanation is delivered through light language, dialogue, and humor so that the audience does not feel like they are taking a music class.
His repertoire also crosses the boundaries of musical periods and regions. Works by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Haydn, Saint-Saëns, Shostakovich, and other composers coexist with film music, Indonesian songs, works by local musicians, to music inspired by the East Javanese traditional art "Jula-Juli" created and played together with Bulan Jingga, entitled Gelali.
Another interesting thing is the involvement of the local community. In Sentolo, piano and saxophone music collaborated with the Kelompok Gejok Lesung 'Agung Lestari'. In Bantul, the hadrah group Nurul Qolbi was present, while in Wonosari MUSIKONO collaborated with the Gunung Kidul Music Community. This collaboration shows that classical music is not self-standing, but can meet art, habits, and the lives of local communities.
At the final stage recital, held in the auditorium. Indeed, in a closed space, it is a little different from the previous stages. However, the atmosphere built represents the title "Jejak & Jeda". Which again sees the traces of MUSIKONO's journey since 2017 and briefly takes a pause to interpret past events to grow a new spirit. Last Saturday, Bagus opened the recital by playing the piano solo playing On Golden Pond. According to Bagus, this song at first glance sounds like a lot of improvisation, but in fact it has been arranged so neatly by its composer, David Grusin. Followed by the song Semitone, which has already been released as one of the singles in the instrumental quartet band, Bulan Jingga. Last year was also made into a solo piano single, explained Bagus Mazasupa.
"This song actually raises a simple story. It's about the happiness of a pianist who finally has his own piano at home. A gift from my late father. The piano was made in 1942, obsolete. But for me it is a symbol of unforgettable affection. Moreover, my father has been dead for 3 years. The melody I made, is capturing the happy moments as well as missing the sweet memories with loved ones", explained Bagus about the song Semitone.
The lecture was delivered by Bagus about the music period, namely Baroque, Classical, and Romantic. In the Baroque period, parallel to events in Indonesia. When Johann Sebastian Bach wrote Minuet In G, there was a big event in Java, namely the Giyanti Treaty which eventually became the beacon of art into two, Yogyakarta Art and Solo Art. Then, Bagus played the music to the applause of hundreds of spectators.
Next, Bagus played a solo piano for the music genre L'Art pour l'art. Or art that does not tell anything, Sonata In G by Joseph Haydn. Bagus also invited his collaborators in every musical performance. Among them, Damasus Panggah (cellist), Fawwaz Zaki Abimanyu (Shadow puppeteer), Rianto Purnomo (Dancer and singer), Rizka Rinonce (Singer), Fauzi Muhammad Haidi (Violin player), Echo Maryana Yayuk (Actor), Nurani Sya'ban (Singer and guitarist), Inix Voice (Vocal group Pasar Inis Purworejo), Sri Krishna Encik (Singer), and Landung Simatupang (Actor and translator).
This music performance for almost 180 minutes, brought a warm impression to the audience. Various genres, not only classical music, were played. Even the little children in rabbit costumes from the Inis Purworejo Market made a big smile. This performance, held with the support of the Ministry of Culture through the Indonesian Fund 2025 program and the LPDP cultural endowment fund management institution.
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