Since returning to Sri Lanka in 2008 (having graduated from New York University with an M.A in music), pianist Eshantha Peiris (24) has been in demand on the local music scene as a collaborative-musician and music-director. The up-coming concert ‘Evocative’ features Eshantha spotlighted in the role of solo pianist, performing mostly modern classical-music by western and Sri Lankan composers.
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The programme of ‘Evocative’, which covers a broad range of western classical music styles while showcasing the creations of contemporary Sri Lankan composers, includes compositions from Spain (Manuel de Falla – Fantasia Baetica), Argentina (Astor Piazzolla – Histoire du Tango), France (Debussy – Images), Germany (J.S. Bach – Italian Concerto), and South Asia (Dinuk Wijeratne – Colourstudy in Rupaktaal), as well as a new piece by Rohan de Livera.
While the focus of the evening will be on evoking varied cultures, locales, attitudes, eras etc. through the sounds of a single instrument, the use of visual multimedia to heighten the moods expressed in the music will ensure that the audience is treated to more than just a typical instrumental recital.
‘Evocative: Eshantha Peiris, piano’ will take place on Sunday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. Tickets priced at Rs. 1000, 750, and 500, are available at Titus Stores, Liberty Plaza.
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