A Javanese master (Empu) from Pakualaman, Yogyakarta, with a reputation that spans nations—and even “galaxies”—he is also known as KRT. Wasitodipura or KRT. Wasitodiningrat, recipient of the UNICEF Award (2002) and the Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia (2004).
Arrangement of the Gending “Ketawang Puspawarna – Laras Slendra Pathet Manyura” the masterpiece of Prince Mangkunegara IV (1853–18 ) under his direction, which was recorded live at the Pendopo of Pura Paku Alaman (1971), became one of the musical pieces sent by NASA into space aboard the Voyager probe to represent one of the “sounds of Earth.” In recognition of this, in 1983 the name “Wasitodiningrat” was immortalized in the Star Registry International Certificate as the name of a star in the Andromeda constellation.
Amir Maulana – SKYWORLD
Pakar (Empu)Jawa dari Pakualaman, Yogyakarta dengan reputasi Lintas Negara, dan bahkan ‘Lintas Galaksi’, Beliau yang juga dikenal dengan nama KRT. Wasitodipura atau KRT. Wasitodiningrat, penerima Award UNICEF (2002), dan Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia (2004).
Aransemen Gending “Ketawang Puspawarna – Laras Slendra Pathet Manyura” karya besar Pangeran Mangkunegara IV (1853-18 ) di bawah arahan beliau, yang direkam langsung di Pendopo Pura Paku Alaman (1971) menjadi salah satu musik yang dikirimkan NASA ke Luar Angkasa bersama Probe VOYAGER untuk mewakili salah satu guahan ‘bunyi- bunyian dari Bumi’. Sebagai penghargaan, pada 1983 nama “Wasitodiningrat” dalam Star Registry International Certifikate diabadikan sebagai nama salah satu bintang di Andromeda.
Amir Maulana – SKYWORLD