Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo will organize an evening of instrumental music“Celebrating Maestro Illayaraja” by renowned musician Soundari David Rodrigo & ensemble at the Indian Cultural Centre Auditorium, 16/2 Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7, on April 27 at 6.30 pm.
Soundarie David Rodrigo, pianist and choral director, will venture into instrumental music paying tribute to one of her favorite Indian composers Maestro Illayaraj by her renditions of some of his famous film music. Soundarie will be joined by well-known musicians of Sri Lanka for an evening with a difference and to experience an evening of soulful music. The evening will comprise Illayaraja hits on the piano and other instruments.
Soundarie David Rodrigo, began her musical career under the guidance of the legendary piano teacher Mary Billimoria and Ramya De Livera Perera, subsequently pursued her musical education further at the Royal College of Music in London. She is the Founder and Music Director of Sri Lanka’s premiere female ensemble ‘Soul Sounds,’ the first choir in Sri Lanka to perform and win awards internationally. She is also the Sri Lankan representative on the Council for Music Mundi - the International Organization that hosts several celebrated International Choral Festivals and Competitions.