The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce an exciting end of semester program of music and dance, performed by UIUC Balinese Gamelan ensembles under the direction of I Ketut Gede Asnawa. This program will feature special guest artist Dr. I Nyoman Catra (Holy Cross College, Boston) in Topeng Pajegan, a Balinese mask dance drama where multiple characters are represented by one performer.

In addition to Topeng Pajegan, the UIUC Student Ensemble and Community Gamelan will perform traditional and contemporary works. Balinese dance under the direction of Putu Oka Mardiani Asnawa will also be featured in this program.