Gitarja: The Majapahit Trilogy (Episode 2)
Gytr.art with 7evenotes Productions and Mhyajo (Indonesia)
Newly-crowned First Queen of the Majapahit Kingdom, Princess Gitarja
must ensure the growth and safety of her people and find freedom from
her powerful mother Gayatri. This brand new Javanese traditional
historical narrated opera, the second in a series of three pieces, is
conceived by Indonesian artist Mhyajo, and adapted from Mpu Prapanca’s
manuscript Nagarakertagama. UNESCO designated the manuscript as the
Memory of the World. This epic piece features music composed by Franki
Raden, a professor in ethnomusicology.
The trilogy’s first
episode, Gayatri, earned the Highly Commended Shortlist of Finalist of
Asian Arts Awards 2021 was a 2022 OnComm Finalist.
Written,
directed and produced by | Mhyajo
Music by | Franki Raden
Traditional
Singers and Sopranos | Satya Cipta and Bethu
Lighting Designer | Iwan
Hutapea
Costume Designer | Kleting TItis Wigati
Technical Manager
| Risdo Sinaga
Artistic Manager | Karissa
Artist supports |
creative tech, motion beast
Executive Producer | Alexander Triyono
Line
Producer | IGN Wira Satyadharma and Patar Pribadi
www.7evenotes.com
www.mhyajo.com
www.facebook.com/gytr.art
www.instagram.com/gytr.art/
Author Mhyajo, after Mpu Prapanca’s 13th century Javanese manuscript Nagarakertagama
Language Performed in Indonesian with English subtitles
Dates Available now
Format Digital on-demand
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Musicals and Opera
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£14.00 -
2 August 2024 -
88 minutes -
C ARTS | C venues | C digital -
portal – on demand -
14+ (guidance) -
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