'Legendary Music' by one of the pioneer singers of the local art scene, Vincent de Paul Peiris will come alive on stage at Namel- Malani Punchi Theatre, Borella on Sunday, August 17 at 6.30pm.

Vincent de Paul Peiris along with four generations of his family members - his son Anil , two daughters Ellonka and Dalrine, grand sons Duwain, Lakindu Shenal and Shion, grand-daughters Peshani and Shioni and great grand-daughter Ayani will be featured at this 'Legendary Music' Concert.

Vincent de Paul

Singers and Colleague artistes, music lovers and friends and well wishers of the Vincent de Paul Peiris' family are expected to be present and popular hits of Vincent de Paul such as 'Sri Padey Samanala Kanda Penei' and 'Bicycale, Bicycale' will be the top attraction of the Show.

'Punchi Theatre has always for staged dramas, so I thought why don't, I do something new, something different such as getting all the old singers into the Punchi Theatre. I thought of Ivor Dennis first as he is Sunil Shantha's most senior pupil. His concert on March 31 was a huge success and then in May, we had Christopher Paul, Vivian Boralessa and Narada Dissasekera.' said Vincent de Paul.

Vincent de Paul Peiris, who was featured at the same venue last year, is one of the icons of the Tower Hall era whose singing career spans more than 59 years. The most remarkable feature of Vincent de Paul Peiris, as Namel Weeramuni claimed is his dynamic nature even at the age of 84.

'Vincent looks like a person of about 45 or 50 years, smart and well dressed all the time. He keeps to the fashion of that particular age just like Eddie Jayamanne who always made sure to wear a tie whenever he went out. Vincent de Paul Peiris keeps to that tradition, Namel said.

'The distinguishing feature of all these legendary singers, who were products of the SLBC, is that they are still remembered. Today you can become a singer overnight and go unnoticed the following day, except for a few who are very talented. But these artistes are well trained and have total devotion to their profession unlike those who do music as a part time job today' Namel added. The concert will be followed by a dinner theatre along with a paduru party.