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Piano History & Heritage
Professor William Rodrigo – The Pioneer Who Put Sri Lanka on the World Stage
The first Sri Lankan Bandmaster of the Ceylon Light Infantry, and the first Asian musician to conduct European…
Professor Norbert Rodrigo – The Father of Sinhala Baila Music
Widely recognised as the Father of Sinhala Baila Music, composing enduring classics that remain part of Sri La…
Master Ranjan Fernando – Sri Lanka's Premier Piano Specialist
Fourth-generation specialist who built the first piano made completely in Sri Lanka, continuing a musical lega…
Understanding Piano Action: How a Key Becomes Sound
The mechanical system that translates a pianist's touch into music is one of the most remarkable inventions in…
A Brief History of the Piano: From Cristofori to the Concert Grand
The piano is barely three centuries old, yet it has transformed Western music more profoundly than any other i…
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