Tanya Ekanayaka

Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka is one of Sri Lanka's most distinguished classically trained pianists. She is also a composer and musicologist in addition to being a highly qualified linguist. She began studying the piano when she was just five years old, made her debut public recital appearance at the age of 12, and has since performed widely as soloist, accompanist, and in ensembles both internationally and in Sri Lanka. Consistent with her interdisciplinary background, Tanya holds a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in English literature and linguistics from the University of Peradeniya, a Master of Science degree in linguistics and English language from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and a doctorate for interdisciplinary research involving the disciplines of linguistics and musicology also from Edinburgh University.

The classically trained Sri Lankan pianist, composer, and improviser performs a recital of her own work, along with works by Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and others.
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