Abstract
Karta Pustaka is one of the cultural institutions in Yogyakarta, which has a classical music concert program. The purpose of this study is to describe the history of Karta Pustaka and organizing classical music concerts, the concert format, and its role in supporting classical music education in Yogyakarta. The method used in this study is qualitative research with historical and musicological approach.The data are collected by using interviews, documents and observations. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptions technicians. The results showed that Karta Pustaka as cultural institution has become a classical musicmedia which has a supporting role in classical music education in Yogyakarta. The classical music concert program and classical music workshop held by Karta Pustaka information and knowledge for the students and people of musical art in Yogyakarta. In addition Karta Pustaka also acts as a forming media and the development of consumer’s classical music tastes and styles in Yogyakarta.
Highlights
For most people, classical music is one type of music that is not understood and appreciated (Riadi, 2008)
Karta Pustaka stands with the support and cooperation of the Embassy of Netherlands (Sitowati, 2009, p. 123)
Karta Pustaka was established with vision, mission and purpose to strengthen the friendship between Indonesia and Netherlands through culture
Summary
Classical music is one type of music that is not understood and appreciated (Riadi, 2008). Even classical music is considered as boring and causing drowsiness, because it is difficult to understand. It takes time and learning to understand and appreciates classical music. People assume that classical music is a consumption for intellectuals and educated, who are able to understand and appreciate it better. Classical music in Indonesia is a musical genre which is rarely shown and performed for people in general. Andre de Quadros, classical music expert, states that the medium for classical music appreciation in the community is low (Marselia, 2007). Classical music is rarely shown on television and radio. Classical music is usually shown in the media for special events such as Christmas or New Year, and only in some particular media
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