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.

Three Generations of Mastery

From the parade ground to the concert hall — one family's century-long devotion to music

Professor William Rodrigo

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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Professor Norbert Rodrigo

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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Master Ranjan Fernando

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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1986

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
1990

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
1997

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
2001

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
2010

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
2014

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
2026

40 Years of Excellence

Ranjan Fernando Piano Centre marks 40 years of uninterrupted service, having tuned over 1,000 pianos, served more than 1,000 families, and played an irreplaceable role in Sri Lanka's musical life and education.

40 Years of Excellence

The 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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