In the second part of this series based on Eric Illayapparachchi’s seminal essay on the Sinhala song, we start with his views ...

Last week, we looked at a critical evaluation of Swarna Mallawaarachi from Eric Illayapparachchi’s essay ‘The Last Face: ...

A trove of palm-leaf manuscripts, centuries-old music and poetry, philosophical jaunts ... Riviresa took place and we all had to leave." Riviresa, Sinhala for "sunbeam", was among the Sri Lankan armed ...

A new Sinhala-language book, Sunil Santhage Cinema Gee Pawatha (The Story of Sunil Santha’s Film Songs), published by the Sunil Santha Samajaya, is now available to the public. While numerous books ...

Playing classical music to your child while they’re still in the womb can stimulate development, new research suggests. Music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect with their ...

Ravel’s solo piano works, choral pieces by David Lang and Palestrina, and miniatures written for the pianist Adam Tendler are among the highlights.

A team of researchers from Mexico has conducted a study measuring heart rate frequencies of babies in the womb, concluding that classical music has a positive effect. A team of researchers from the ...

Music conjures of memories of the past – of a loved one, a dream or a family member – and hearing great classical music can help connect us to times gone by, creating create a sense of poignancy that ...

Playing classical music to babies inside the womb can stimulate their development, new research suggests. Music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect with their unborn children.

He combined classical, rock, and contemporary music styles and revolutionized musical theater. Over his five-decade career, Lloyd Webber has earned numerous accolades, including seven Tony Awards ...

He revealed that he "never" listens to his classic songs unless he has to. “I wouldn’t go and put my old music on," John said. “ I’ve had to approve a live album that’s just coming out ...