The Rodrigo–Fernando Legacy
Four generations of the Rodrigo–Fernando family's musical heritage, and four decades of piano work for Sri Lanka's pianists, families and institutions.
The Rodrigo–Fernando Legacy
The Rodrigo–Fernando family's musical heritage spans four generations — Professor William Rodrigo, Professor Norbert Rodrigo, Professor Gerard Rodrigo and Master Ranjan Fernando, who founded this centre in 1986. Each milestone below is a chapter in that story.
Two different things worth telling apart: the family's musical lineage spans four generations. The centre itself was founded by Master Ranjan Fernando in 1986 and marks 40 years in 2026. One measures a family; the other measures a business.
Four Generations of Piano Heritage
From the bandstand to the piano workshop — one family's long devotion to music
First Generation
Professor William Rodrigo
Bandmaster of the Ceylon Light Infantry, associated with the early development of military band music in Ceylon, who also conducted bands in London and Europe.
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Second Generation
Professor Norbert Rodrigo
A celebrated pioneer of Sinhala Baila music, whose songs remain part of Sri Lanka's popular repertoire.
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Third Generation
Professor Gerard Rodrigo
Musician and an important figure in the Rodrigo–Fernando family's musical heritage, carrying the tradition on to Master Ranjan Fernando.
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Fourth Generation · Today
Master Ranjan Fernando
Founder of Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre in 1986, with more than 40 years of hands-on piano experience.
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Music Runs in the Family
The Rodrigo–Fernando family story — four generations of music.
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The Centre is Founded
Master Ranjan Fernando establishes Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre, beginning four decades of hands-on piano sales, tuning, repair and restoration work for musicians, families, schools and institutions in Sri Lanka.
The Centre is Founded
Master Ranjan Fernando establishes Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre, beginning four decades of hands-on piano sales, tuning, repair and restoration work for musicians, families, schools and institutions in Sri Lanka.
A Piano Built in Sri Lanka, Featured in Divaina
A piano built in Sri Lanka for the local market by Master Ranjan Fernando, his brothers and team is featured in Divaina on 20 April 2004. Economic circumstances prevented regular production; the piano was never sold and remains with the family.
A Piano Built in Sri Lanka, Featured in Divaina
A piano built in Sri Lanka for the local market by Master Ranjan Fernando, his brothers and team is featured in Divaina on 20 April 2004. Economic circumstances prevented regular production; the piano was never sold and remains with the family.
Island-Wide Piano Delivery
A dedicated piano transport and installation service is introduced, helping customers in Colombo and throughout Sri Lanka move their instruments safely.
Island-Wide Piano Delivery
A dedicated piano transport and installation service is introduced, helping customers in Colombo and throughout Sri Lanka move their instruments safely.
40 Years of Service
Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre marks 40 years since 1986, with more than 5,000 pianos serviced and more than 5,000 families and customers served across Sri Lanka.
40 Years of Service
Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre marks 40 years since 1986, with more than 5,000 pianos serviced and more than 5,000 families and customers served across Sri Lanka.
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Master Ranjan Fernando
The man behind the centre — his approach and four decades of hands-on piano work.
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Who we are today — our values, our services, and how the Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre team works.
About Us Divaina, 20 April 2004The Sri Lankan-Built Piano
The story of a piano built in Sri Lanka by Master Ranjan, his brothers and team — never sold, and kept by the family.
Read the StoryThe Journey Continues
Our story is still being written — one piano at a time, one family at a time. If you would like to be part of it, we would love to hear from you.
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