Effective period / Period of releases: 1979 - 1985

Members: Philip Corner, Denman Maroney, Miguel Frasconi, Barbara Benary, Daniel Goode, Rosalie Winard, David Simons, Mark Steven Brooks, Laura Liben, David Demnitz, Jody Kruskal, G. Patrick Grant, John Morton (3), Lisa Karrer

Gamelan Son of Lion is a new music repertory ensemble based in downtown New York City specializing in contemporary pieces written for the instruments of the Javanese gamelan. The ensemble was begun by a core group of composers: Barbara Benary, Daniel Goode, and Philip Corner. Its repertoire centers on new compositions by these and other American composers, both ensemble members and commissioned guests. The repertoire represents a variety of contemporary music styles. The gamelan has also performed experimental works by Indonesian composers, a number of pieces involving gamelan with electronic music, and several theatre works involving opera, wayang kulit, multimedia and dance. More than a hundred pieces have been premiered by the ensemble since its inception.