Saodor Ensembles
Saodor Ensemble is an experimental music collective project that draws its artistic inspiration from the traditional music of Batak Toba, North Sumatra. Its members are experienced professional musicians in the Indonesian contemporary music scene.
The Saodor Ensemble's creative source comes from types of Batak toba music, such as the “gondang” ensemble style and “andung” vocal technique. They try to combine these traditional styles with new, modern, or experimental musical approaches to address “tradition” in the context of “the future.”
Events
May 13
Säälchen
Berlin, Ber
Saodor Ensemble is proud to perform at Classical:NEXT Berlin 2025, a global classical music festival that will take place from May 12 to 16, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. As a representative of Indonesia, they will bring the richness of traditional music and modern exploration, creating an immersive experience for contemporary classical music lovers. They will bring 'LUNGUN,' a musical work based on Andung Batak Toba's oral literature from North Sumatra.
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Jessica Simanjuntak
Piano
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Dela Marpaung
Vocal
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Fardian
Electronic
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Alfin Syahrian
Vocal & Piano
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Darell Sinaga
Vocal
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Lamro Sinaga
Sulim
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Natalius Simarmata
Sulim
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Jazz Situmorang
Percussionist
LUNGUN
Lungun music composition is inspired by the Toba Batak tradition of “Andung,” a sad lament in death ceremonies. This work was performed at Bentara Budaya Bali's “Akademika Bentara” program (June 5, 2024).
Performers
Saodor Ensembles
Composer
Jessica Simanjuntak