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| Sunday, 1 August 2004 |
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Her stylish lyrical piano artistry has kept many a guest - Sri Lankan and foreign - with her until her session ends and more often she reluctantly has to refuse the requests from tourists who sit and enjoy her repertoire only because its beyond her playing hours. If you wish to savour the nostalgia of yesteryear and draw comfort and satisfaction from the wealth of its melodies, then you should take a trip to the lobby of Taj Samudra and catch Manel in performance from 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm daily. You'll find her completely absorbed in the melodies from the piano keys. Quite naturally. A product of St. Bridget's Convent, armed with an ATCL and LTCL, she has a wide repertoire of classics, semi-classical, standards ballads, show tunes, stand out pop melodies and the added uncanny knack of emotionally moving you with the melodies. She knows how to nudge a lovely tune along and give it a brighter feel. Her delicate tempered mannerisms with single lines and chords switches on burnished colours. She knows how to create that delicate yet pensive mood that tells you, here's a mature, seasonal professional. Any wonder then that foreign guests send her letters of praise and appreciation for her enjoyable artistry. When she is not performing at the Taj, Manel spends her time teaching music to her many students helping them to acquire examination proficiency. |
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Today is a 'celebration day' for pianist Manel Udugama. 'Cos sixteen
years ago on August 1 she commenced her gigs at the Taj Samudra and is
proud of the fact that she entertained several music lovers and guests at
this hotel only with no break in her career.
