Sheet Music: ScoreAsmaradana : for solo piano / Betty Beath.by Betty Beath (1988)
|
Product details
Asmaradana, a Javanese song form reserved for themes of heroic or tragic love, originates from the courtly life and music of Central Java. Already well-established by the eleventh century, it endures even today as a well-loved form of expression. I discovered this music through my interest in the poem 'Asmaradana' by the influential Javanese writer and poet Goenawan Mohamad. I originally set this poem for voice and piano using thematic material from a gamelan performance and drew on that material for this orchestral tone poem. I had the great pleasure of introducing this work to an audience in Jakarta, when it was included in a performance given by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Richard Mills during the Music of Australia program held during the Trade and Cultural Mission in Jakarta, Australia Today Indonesia 94.
Published by: Wirripang — 1 score (4p. -- A4 (portrait))
Difficulty: Medium — AMEB Grade 6-7
Duration: 3 mins, 30 sec.
Commissioned by Selma Epstein.
Includes programme note and biographical notes on composer.
Asmaradana is the name given to a Javanese song-form reserved for songs of love. The classic form of the asmaradana was well established in the 11th century and continues as a well-known well-loved form of expression today. The theme of heroic, tragic love is reserved for the Asmaradana song form.
Revised 2005.
Typeset edition.
This edition produced Jun 05.
ISMN: 979-0-720078-58-8
Related products
This work is also available in the following products:
CD: Poetic nostalgia : music of Australian composers.
CD: Watercolours.
CD: Betty Beath plays her piano music.
This work also exists as the following versions:
- Full orchestra
- Browse other works published by Wirripang
- Browse other works for Solo Piano
- Browse other works by Betty Beath
Analysis & Media
- Video: Asmaradana by Betty Beath
User reviews
Be the first to share your thoughts, opinions and insights about this item.
To post a comment please login