Spring Photos: Wayang Kulit – Javanese Puppet Play

University Professor of Music and dhalang (puppet master) Sumarsam and the Wesleyan Gamelan Ensemble, directed by Artist in Residence I.M. Harjito, presented a Javanese wayang kulit, the puppet play employing intricately carved leather puppets, accompanied by an ensemble of tuned-gongs, metallophones, two-stringed fiddle, xylophone, flute, and vocalists on April 24, 2015 in the World Music Hall. Click here to view the full album on flickr. Images by Sandy Aldieri of Perceptions Photography.

Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play
Wayang Kulit: Javanese Puppet Play