wayang
Javanese composer
Definition
The traditional Javanese and Balinese art of shadow puppetry, accompanied by a gamelan ensemble. Stories are drawn from Hindu epics. The puppeteer (dalang) controls the puppets behind an illuminated screen, casting silhouettes for the audience.
Interpretive Guidance
In Wayang-Puppet Shadowplay, the soft, veiled opening texture evokes the screen and the play of shadow. The sudden dramatic gestures correspond to the puppeteer's sharp movements. The texture should feel simultaneously ethereal and urgent.