Burmese Theatrical Orchestra

http://www.molli.org.uk/burma/

From the 9th century AD (CE) theatrical performances have been performed with music and this continues today. Puppet shows, dances and masked dramas are accompanied by a traditional Burmese orchestra.

Homepage

Homepage

Some information about Burma

Some information about Burma

A gallery of Burmese lacquer work

A gallery of Burmese lacquer work

Information about Burmese music

Information about Burmese music

The playable Xylophone or Burmese 'Patala'

The playable Xylophone or Burmese 'Patala'

The playable Gong Chimes or Burmese 'Ci: wain'

The playable Gong Chimes or Burmese 'Ci: wain'

All the playable music instruments and informaiton about them

All the playable music instruments and informaiton about them

A shadow puppet play, 'The Golden Goose'

A shadow puppet play, 'The Golden Goose'

Electronic Postcards

Electronic Postcards

 

Whilst learning about music and theatre you can also have great fun learning how to make your own puppet show or you can play virtual Burmese instruments online and even record your own tunes.