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Lionel Edirisinghe was born on 17 January, 1913 in Baddegama, Sri Lanka, is an A 20th-century musicologist. Discover Lionel Edirisinghe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

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Occupation musicologist
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 17 January, 1913
Birthday 17 January
Birthplace Baddegama, Sri Lanka
Date of death 22 May, 1988
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Nationality Sri Lanka

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1913

Lionel Edirisinghe (17 January 1913 – 22 May 1988) was a renowned Sri Lankan musicologist and the inaugural principal at the University of the Visual & Performing Arts.

Edirisinghe was born on 17 January 1913 at Baddegama in the Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

He received his primary and secondary education from the Meepavala Buddhist School, Richmond College and Mahinda College.

While he was having his secondary education at Mahinda College, he acted in stage dramas like Sakunthala, Ramayanaya, Wessanthara and Sri Wickrama and was a leading member of college choir as well.

He then studied at the Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, West Bengal, where he was a classmate of Indira Gandhi.

Edirisinghe then studied at Bhatkhande College of Music in Lucknow, where he was the first Sinhalese to graduate with a Visharada degree, a few months ahead of compatriot, Sunil Santha.

Upon his return to Ceylon he was appointed the Chief Inspector of Music, at the Ministry of Education, which coincided with music becoming a subject in the schools curriculum.

1948

In 1948 Edrisinghe was selected to be a part of Lanka Gandharva Sabha's judging panel to determine the country's national anthem.

The winning entry, Sri Lanka Matha Pala Yasa Mahima, was a controversial selection as it was written by P. B. Elangasinha and the music was by Edrisinghe, both of whom were on the judging panel.

1951

Ultimately the government in 1951 selected Namo Namo Matha to become the national anthem.

1953

Edirsinghe then became the founding principal of the Government College of Fine Arts (Music) in October 1953, which is now known as the University of the Visual & Performing Arts.

His talents were acknowledged by greats such as Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi.

1986

In 1986 he was awarded with the honorary title of 'Kalashoori'.

1988

Edirisinghe died on 22 May 1988.