10 Interesting Fact About Classical music

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• Indonesian classical music is strongly influenced by Javanese, Balinese and Sumatra cultures.
• Indonesian classical music works are usually played during state events, marriages, or religious ceremonies.
• One of the famous composers of Indonesia is Ismail Marzuki who created many songs that are still popular today.
• The first symphony orchestra in Indonesia was founded in 1951 by an Indonesian musician named S. Sidharta.
• Keroncong music, which is a mixture of Portuguese and Indonesian music, is also considered a classical Indonesian music.
• Javanese gending, one form of classical Indonesian music, is usually played with musical instruments such as gamelan, flute, and drums.
• Bali has a unique classical music form, such as Gamelan Gong Kebyar which is famous for fast and energetic rhythm.
• One of the world's famous classical musicians in the world is Pianist Ananda Sukarlan.
• In 2019, the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival featured a classical music performance from the famous Indonesian orchestra and singer.
• Some universities in Indonesia have classical music study programs, such as the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) and Pelita Harapan University (UPH).