The Rodrigo–Fernando Legacy
Three generations of the Rodrigo–Fernando family, and four decades of passion, craftsmanship, and service to Sri Lanka's pianists and institutions.
The Rodrigo–Fernando Legacy
The Rodrigo–Fernando family legacy spans three generations of devotion to music — from Sri Lanka's first Army bandmaster, to the father of Sinhala Baila, to 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 three generations — William, Norbert, and Ranjan. The centre itself is 40 years old, founded by the third generation in 1986. One measures a family; the other measures a business.
Three Generations of Mastery
From the parade ground to the concert hall — one family's century-long devotion to music
Great-Grandfather · The Pioneer
Professor William Rodrigo
The first Sri Lankan Bandmaster of the Ceylon Light Infantry, and the first Asian musician to conduct European bands across London and Europe.
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Grandfather · The Father of Baila
Professor Norbert Rodrigo
Widely recognised as the Father of Sinhala Baila Music, composing enduring classics that remain part of Sri Lanka's national songbook today.
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Today · The Specialist
Master Ranjan Fernando
Third-generation specialist who built the first piano made completely in Sri Lanka, continuing a musical legacy spanning over a century.
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Music Runs in the Family
From bandmaster to baila to concert grand — three generations, one voice.
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The Centre is Founded
Ranjan Fernando opens Sri Lanka's first dedicated piano specialist centre in Colombo, driven by a lifelong devotion to the instrument and a vision to bring world-class pianos to Sri Lankan musicians, schools, and concert halls.
The Centre is Founded
Ranjan Fernando opens Sri Lanka's first dedicated piano specialist centre in Colombo, driven by a lifelong devotion to the instrument and a vision to bring world-class pianos to Sri Lankan musicians, schools, and concert halls.
First Grand Piano Collection
The centre introduces its first curated grand piano collection, making professional-grade instruments from leading European and Japanese manufacturers accessible to Sri Lankan pianists for the very first time.
First Grand Piano Collection
The centre introduces its first curated grand piano collection, making professional-grade instruments from leading European and Japanese manufacturers accessible to Sri Lankan pianists for the very first time.
1,000 Families Served
A landmark milestone: Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre reaches 1,000 families served, cementing its position as the most trusted name in pianos across the island.
1,000 Families Served
A landmark milestone: Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre reaches 1,000 families served, cementing its position as the most trusted name in pianos across the island.
International Partnerships
Discussions are underway to establish formal partnerships with leading international piano manufacturers, with the goal of giving clients access to authenticated instruments backed by full warranty and manufacturer support. These partnerships are currently in development.
International Partnerships
Discussions are underway to establish formal partnerships with leading international piano manufacturers, with the goal of giving clients access to authenticated instruments backed by full warranty and manufacturer support. These partnerships are currently in development.
Premium Digital Piano Collection
A premium digital piano collection is planned for the future, aimed at expanding access to professional-quality instruments for schools, institutions, and home musicians with limited space.
Premium Digital Piano Collection
A premium digital piano collection is planned for the future, aimed at expanding access to professional-quality instruments for schools, institutions, and home musicians with limited space.
Islandwide Delivery Service
A dedicated white-glove piano transport and installation service ensures that clients across Sri Lanka receive their instruments safely and professionally - from Jaffna to Galle.
Islandwide Delivery Service
A dedicated white-glove piano transport and installation service ensures that clients across Sri Lanka receive their instruments safely and professionally - from Jaffna to Galle.
40 Years of Excellence
Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre marks 40 years of uninterrupted service, having tuned over 5,000 pianos, served more than 5,000 families, and played an irreplaceable role in Sri Lanka's musical life and education.
40 Years of Excellence
Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre marks 40 years of uninterrupted service, having tuned over 5,000 pianos, served more than 5,000 families, and played an irreplaceable role in Sri Lanka's musical life and education.
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Master Ranjan Fernando
The man behind the legacy — his training, his philosophy, and four decades dedicated to the instrument.
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Who we are today — our values, our promise, and what sets Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre apart.
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Articles on piano care, choosing an instrument, and more from the family behind the centre.
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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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