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What is the Function of Classical Music In Our Society? | Ananda Sukarlan | TEDxYouth@SPH

1,326 views · Published 21 December 2018 · 26:03 · Indexed 20 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Indonesia classical pianist and composer, Ananda Sukarlan, shares with audiences on the use of classical music in Indonesian society. He shares about his experiences in blending two different cultures through his music such as in his Rhapsodia Nusantara where he incorporates traditional Indonesian songs with classical Western music. Ananda Sukarlan is an Indonesian pianist and composer. He studied music at the Royal Conservatory of Den Haag in the Netherlands. Sukarlan made a growing impact on the music world by being the first Indonesian pianist to reach such a global scale. Some of his most notable pieces include the Rapsodia Nusantara series in which he turns traditional Indonesian tunes into masterful piano solos. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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