Indonesian National Orchestra
Indonesian National Orchestra | |
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 Indonesian National Orchestra performing at Melbourne Recital Centre, 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Genres | World music, Contemporary, Traditional Indonesian |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Members | Franki Raden (founder, music director) |
The Indonesian National Orchestra (INO) is a contemporary Indonesian orchestra founded in 2010 by composer and ethnomusicologist Franki Raden. It aims to develop an orchestral platform rooted in the diversity of Indonesian indigenous musical traditions. INO features musicians and instruments from various regions of Indonesia and presents works that blend traditional and contemporary styles.
Background
INO was established to present Indonesian music in a format similar to Western orchestras, while emphasizing the country’s indigenous instruments and aesthetics. Each INO performance draws from musical traditions of specific ethnic or regional groups, incorporating spiritual and ritual elements influenced by local beliefs, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam.[1]
The orchestra was founded based on three pillars identified by Raden: musical aesthetics, the creative economy, and cultural diplomacy. INO also serves as a vehicle to promote Indonesia’s national motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika ("Unity in Diversity").[1]
Performances
INO debuted on 12 May 2011 at the Balairung Sapta Pesona in Jakarta, with 60 musicians playing 45 types of traditional instruments.[2]
The orchestra has since performed internationally at:
- Melbourne Recital Centre, Australia (2011)
- Llewellyn Hall, Canberra (2011)
- City Recital Hall, Sydney (2011)
- Jeonju International Sori Festival, South Korea
- Sharq Taronalari Festival, Uzbekistan (3rd Prize)
- Indonesian Music Expo (IMEX), Bali
- Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg, Germany
- Music Meeting Festival, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Roots Festival (2024)[3]
- Waking Life Festival, Portugal
- BIMHUIS, Amsterdam (2025)
- Amare Theater, The Hague (2024)
- Katowice Cultural Festival, Poland
Members
INO consists of musicians from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Notable members include:
- Franki Raden – music director, composer, gong, bedug
- Satya Cipta – soprano, trompong
- Soegiarto Hartono – melodic kolintang
- Fanie Johanis Gara – bass kolintang
- Gugun Gumelar – kecapi, kentongan
- Hendri Desmal – didgeridoo, serunai, taganing
- Dwiki Pebriansyah – suling, tarompet, rebab
Media coverage
The Indonesian National Orchestra has received national and international media attention. In Kompas, Franki Raden stated that INO aims to "unify Indonesia's diverse musical traditions on an international stage," emphasizing music as a form of cultural diplomacy.[4] Tempo highlighted INO's 2025 European tour as “a rare showcase of Indonesia's cultural depth across borders,” noting performances in Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands.[5]
In 2019, the Indonesian National Orchestra, represented by music director Franki Raden, participated in the International Dombyra Festival in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The event brought together musicians from several countries to promote traditional instruments and cultural dialogue. INO’s involvement underscored Indonesia’s commitment to intercultural exchange through indigenous music traditions.[6]
In its review of INO's Gayatri, SeeingDance described the performance as “mesmerizing and deeply rooted in ritual.”[7]
Gallery
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Indonesian National Orchestra performing at Melbourne Recital Centre, 2011 -
INO members in traditional attire, 2025
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Franky Raden inisiasi Indonesian National Orchestra". WartaJazz. 4 May 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "Australia, First Stop on World Premiere Tour of Indonesian National Orchestra under Franki Raden". Good News from Indonesia. 22 September 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "Indonesian National Orchestra ft. Satya Cipta - Echoes of Nusantara". Amsterdam Roots Festival. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ [email protected], Moh Hilmi Faiq (June 4, 2025). "Franki Raden, Musik Nusantara Mendunia". Kompas.id.
- ↑ "Konser Musik Franki Raden di Eropa: Gabungan Instrumen Daerah". Tempo. June 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Алғаш рет Атырауда халықаралық домбыра фестивалі байқауы өтеді". ATR.kz (in қазақша). 19 April 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ "Gayatri: Indonesian National Orchestra and Franki Raden". SeeingDance. August 25, 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
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