It will be a choral feast when the works of some renowned English composers, including Byrd, Tallis, Parry, Stanford, Matthias and Rutter are performed by the Colombo Philharmonic Choir (CPC) on Wednesday, September 25, at 7.30 p.m. at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Kollupitiya.
‘Te Deum: A celebration of English choral music’, is directed by the CPC’s Choral director Harin Amirthananthan.
On September 24 and 25, the Lionel Wendt Gallery will play host to the artistic work of the students of Elizabeth Moir School.
Research scientist and conservation expert, Prof. Sampath Seneviratne will deliver this month’s National Trust lecture on Wednesday, September 25 at 6 p.m. at the Auditorium of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, No. 6, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7.
Prof. Seneviratne whose current research focuses on the evolution and movement ecology of birds, will talk on “Endemism and Extinction: The Hallmark of Island Biodiversity”.
The lecture will also be online:
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Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the CID this afternoon in connection with the misuse of public funds.
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