For a Peaceful and Civilized Jakarta

Kompas/Frans Sartono

Budi Utomo Prabowo

Since November 2016, Jakarta has had its own philharmonic orchestra called the Jakarta City Philharmonics (JCP). Initiated by the Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ), the orchestra was established to support a national culture that is well-articulated and virtuous. Behind the JCP, there is Budi Utomo Prabowo, 54, who is its music director and conductor.

Budi Utomo Prabowo, or Tommy as he is affectionately called, is considered an old-timer in the serious music community. Since at least 30 years ago, he has actively participated in a number of choirs and orchestras in Jakarta and Yogyakarta. He commonly serves as trainer or conductor. He is an important figure in the national music scene and was a member of the DKJ’s Music Committee from 2010 to 2016.