'Batavia Fantasy' music concert

Mon, 27 Mar 1995

JAKARTA (JP): The Betawi music concert, held over the weekend at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, was highlighted by Batavia Fantasy, a composition which combines both traditional and modern music.

The composition, which was arranged by musician Elfa Secioria, took up 30 minutes of the two-hour performance. The event was sponsored by the City Culture Office in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the City Tourism Office, Antara reported Saturday.

The concert, which was led by conductor Murtadji and performed by 40 musicians, also presented a half-an-hour song containing a combination of Chinese, Arabian and Malayan cultures.

During the music performance, which was mainly aimed at developing the Betawi arts, a number of dances, entitled Kelono Topeng (from Central Java), Topeng Losari (Cirebon), Tari Topeng (Bali) and Tari Topeng Betawi, were also presented.

The performance was attended by Vice Governor of Welfare Affairs Museno and a number of representatives of foreign embassies. (hhr)

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