Hallelujah Chorus – from Messiah by G F Handel – 200 Voice Combined Choirs 6 Choirs with near 200 voices come together in this video to sing one of the most popular pieces of music ever, written by George Frederick Handel, which resonates with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which we celebrate on Easter Sunday. OKTAVE, Friends Collective, The Cathedral Choir, St. Mary’s Choral Group, the choir of Ladies College, Colombo and the choir of Trinity College, Kandy make up the mass choir singing in harmony in 6 different locations. The instrumental and organ accompanist is Neranjan de Silva. The production is an effort put together by Neidra Williams, Jehan Bastians and Neranjan de Silva. Special Thanks to – The Venerable Perry Brohier, Archdeacon of the Colombo Diocese for allowing us to use the Cathedral and the Cathedral garden to film the Cathedral Choir, Friends Collective and the organist. Fr. ...

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Hallelujah Chorus – from Messiah by G F Handel – 200 Voice Combined Choirs 6 Choirs with near 200 voices come together in this video to sing one of the most popular pieces of music ever, written by George Frederick Handel, which resonates with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which we celebrate on Easter Sunday. OKTAVE, Friends Collective, The Cathedral Choir, St. Mary’s Choral Group, the choir of Ladies College, Colombo and the choir of Trinity College, Kandy make up the mass choir singing in harmony in 6 different locations. The instrumental and organ accompanist is Neranjan de Silva. The production is an effort put together by Neidra Williams, Jehan Bastians and Neranjan de Silva. Special Thanks to – The Venerable Perry Brohier, Archdeacon of the Colombo Diocese for allowing us to use the Cathedral and the Cathedral garden to film the Cathedral Choir, Friends Collective and the organist. Fr. ...

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“THE EXODUS SONG” – By the de Lanerolle Brothers, accompanied by the Choir of Trinity College Kandy, with Neranjan de Silva (Organ) and Jonathan George (Drums). The EXODUS Song – Trinity College Kandy Choir / De Lanerolle Brothers / Neranjan de Silva (Organ) / Jonathan George (Drums), directed by Lasantha Tennekoon. ‘This Land Is Mine’ evokes the Biblical truth about God calling his people back together after they were dispersed around the world. Trinitians are scattered far and wide in all parts of the world. Still, a common thread runs through them all – Trinity College, Kandy. The Trinity College Choir with the De Lanerolle Brothers, Neranjan de Silva and Jonathan George, directed by Lasantha Tennekoon; recorded this in the beautiful Trinity College Chapel – a chapel which is one of a kind – is totally open with garden surrounding it; to mark their 150th year ...

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Trinity College Kandy, Sri Lanka Choir – Land Of Hope and Glory At a time when we live in Hope, this song will remind us of our obligation to the land we are born to. Covid is a clear indication that we continue to abuse Mother Earth. We pollute the air, water and soil and then wonder why such disasters take place. It is time to give back to the Land – A land of hope and glory – The Trinity College Choir with the De Lanerolle Brothers and Neranjan de Silva recorded this in the beautiful Trinity College Chapel – a chapel which is one of a kind – is totally open with garden surrounding it; to mark their 150th year. ...

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Film Director Mrs.Sumitra Peries (wife of late Lester James Peries) celebrates her 87th birthday – Kumar de Silva (of ‘Bonsoir’ fame) and his daughter dedicates a cover version of the song ‘Ganga Addara’ to her on her birthday – sent to eLanka by Neranjan de Silva Film Director Mrs.Sumitra Peries (wife of late Lester James Peries) celebrated her 87th birthday on 24th March 2021. Kumar de Silva (of ‘Bonsoir’ fame) and his daughter who have known the Peries family for around 35 years, decided to dedicate a cover version of the song ‘Ganga Addara’ to her on her birthday. Mrs. Sumitra Peries was the director of the film of the same name. Ganga Addara – Anarkali and Kumar Sumitra Peries – Birthday presentation On the morning of the 24th (on her birthday) Kumar and I visited Mrs. Peries, sang Happy Birthday and she cut her birthday cake. The video of ...

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