The Javanese gamelan ensemble Lindhu Raras was formed in Berlin as the result of a workshop in 2007 with the late Dhalang (puppeteer) and musician Sri Joko Raharjo. He gave Lindhu Raras his name, which means harmonious quake in the Javanese language, and encouraged the workshop participants to continue performing together. Ever since, the ensemble has grown and developed, bringing together musicians from a rich diversity of cultural backgrounds and presenting traditional Javanese music and dance in various settings in Berlin as well as beyond. Most recently the ensemble has performed at Luftschloss, Villa Kuriosum, as well as its home at the House of Indonesian Cultures, Berlin.

In a rare performance for the Galilee Church, the delicate sounds and layered textures of the gamelan orchestra will expand into the space of the church as the group performs large pieces and suites from the classical repertoire of the royal courts of central Java. Lindhu Raras will be joined by special guests from Hamburg and Budapest for this evening.