{"id":154770,"date":"2025-07-01T14:22:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T14:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=154770"},"modified":"2025-07-02T05:53:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:53:04","slug":"unsung-hero-in-oriental-and-aesthetic-music-maestro-visharada-nandasena-katuwawala-is-reminisced-by-sunil-thenabadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/unsung-hero-in-oriental-and-aesthetic-music-maestro-visharada-nandasena-katuwawala-is-reminisced-by-sunil-thenabadu\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsung Hero in Oriental and Aesthetic Music- Maestro Visharada Nandasena Katuwawala is reminisced &#8211; By Sunil Thenabadu"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Unsung Hero in Oriental and Aesthetic Music- Maestro Visharada Nandasena Katuwawala is reminisced &#8211; By Sunil Thenabadu<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-75778 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sunil-Thenabadu-411x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sunil Thenabadu\" width=\"149\" height=\"145\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154771 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nandasena-Katuwawala-1-e1751379120221.jpeg\" alt=\"Nandasena Katuwawala\" width=\"600\" height=\"752\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Nandasena Katuwawala is an unsung hero in the music fraternity. He has had no hereditary affiliations only innate talent A musician, if simply labelled, he is an individual who creates and performs music. This captivating art form requires dedication, skill, and a deep passion for a melody. The words used to illustrate a musician encompass a vast range of characteristics and talents. From \u201cmelodic\u201d and \u201cexpressive\u201d to \u201cinnovative\u201d and \u201ccaptivating,\u201d these words capture the essence of their craft. Each word provides a glimpse into the musician\u2019s ability to weave emotions, tell stories, and transport listeners to a space where notes and rhythms resonate with their very souls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Katuwawalage\u00a0 Nandasena. \u00a0of Honnanthara\u00a0 South Gramaya\u00a0 Kesbewa Born on 27th\u00a0September 1961,Predominantly known as Nandasena Katuwawala has had his \u00a0Primary education at Kesbewa Madhya Maha Vidyalaya, secondary education at Piliyandala Madya Maha Vidyalaya.His music education was at Gayathri Kala Ayathanaya\u00a0 Kesbewa.Teachers who taught music at school\u00a0 were Wimalasiri Rodrigo , Ms Neetha Mangalika ,Visharada Ananda Jayasinghe , Dr B .Victor Perera, Shastrapathi \u00a0Shanthi Geethadeva, Sangeeth Nipun Jayantha Aravinda, Dr Shelton Premaratne all renowned musicians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Others who had assisted Nandasena Katuwawela in his music journey initially were Dramatists Premakumar Karunaratne, Nalini Gunasekera and Suneetha Satharasinghe,From schooldays Nandasena had participated actively in many music programs with utmost interest, dedication \u00a0and enthusiasm.Initially in adjudicating music in \u00a0schools, temples at village level while providing music\u00a0 and in judging musical competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uwcga0QfH5M?si=KfwDCwSJH_xPRJHN\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154776 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nandasena-Katuwawala-6-e1751379069439.jpeg\" alt=\"Nandasena Katuwawala\" width=\"600\" height=\"832\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Under the guidance and under study to Jayantha Aravinda had assisted in the background music \u00a0in the stage plays of Dr Ediriweera Sarachchandra\u2019s\u00a0 wife\u2019s \u00a0as \u2018Maname\u2019, \u201cSinghabahu\u2019, \u2018Mahasara\u2019, \u2018Lomahansa\u2019, ;\u2019Bawa Kadathurawa\u2019 to which he had contributed to background music and in singing. This experience contributed hugely for Nandasena Katuwawala\u2019s music evolution and development\u00a0 from the commencement of his illustrious music profession.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">During the period 1986 to 1989 had been a member of the State music group as a producer and conductor of music for various functions. Successfully concluded in year 1988 the final government examination to become a \u2018Sangeetha Visharada\u2019.In year 1989 received his first assistant teacher appointment to Thurstan College, simultaneously was successful in completing auditions in \u2018Sarala Gee\u2019, \u2018Nurthi Gee\u2019, \u2018Jana Gee\u2019, \u2018Nadagam Gee\u2019at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation which was a huge boost to his music career. Nandasena Katuwawala was even entrusted to conduct programs while still a novice musician knowing well his aptitude and competency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Nandasena Katuwawala had also triumphed in \u2018Sarala Gee\u2019, \u2018Jana Gayana also at the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation where he had also been entrusted to be an observer and adjudicator for dramas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154775 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nandasena-Katuwawala-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Nandasena Katuwawala\" width=\"596\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">During in years of 1996 to 1997-had served at Giragama aesthetic and teacher training school to contribute and impart his knowledge in music.This had made Nandasena Katuwawala to enhance his knowledge in music to teachers. In the years 1998 to 1999 had been entrusted to fulfill the aspirations of music trainee teachers at Dharmapala Vidyalaya Pannipitiya which he had attributed as an amazing opportunity.<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">During years 1999 to 2002 \u00a0was appointed once again to Giragama Aesthetic school of art \u00a0as the music lecturer which paved the way to make many music compositions to benefit the pupils in addition to teaching basics in music. During this era Katuwawala was also entrusted with a post in the Sri Lanka education administrative service. All these positions were entrusted to Katuwawala when the educational authorities had learnt his enthusiasm and the enhanced music teaching abilities he possessed to tall elevations. These factors were responsible for the authorities to elect him in year 2002 as the assistant education director in aesthetic\u00a0arts.in\u00a0the Kalutara district.Katuwawala had contributed immensely to budding musicians and students during his tenure in his elevated position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hyQRBFMa-DA?si=i95Fv8_z0JOeCtTw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">During the 2002-2003 \u00a0Katuwawala contributed immensely been the music director \u00a0to the sought after \u201c Alupata Hendewa\u2019 compact disc with around one thousand songs, first of its kind been the most valuable song collection involving many artistes. This successful endeavour made Nandasena Katuwawela\u2019s name to be recognized as a maestro in music. This entire exercise was undertaken by the Rupavahini Corporation under the able direction of Suramya Mapitiya .<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Nandasena Katuwawala\u2019s intention as always was purely to educate pupils in music .This was made possible again when he was appointed as the Assistant Education Director ( Music) \u00a0at the Piliyandala area educational office during the years 2005 to 2013.During this tenure Katuwawala was concentrating on teacher training in addition to willingly imparting his vast music knowledge \u00a0to many interested budding students. He reminisces this period in his life as the most contented and satisfied phase in his musical career as he could use his own discretion knowing well the needs of the pupils&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154823 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nandasena-Katuwawala-2-1-e1751435300368.jpeg\" alt=\"Nandasena Katuwawala\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">During the period 2013 to end September 2021 after been elevated to the position at the Department of Education to be appointed as the Director of Education in Aesthetic \u00a0arts, drama \u00a0division in which period Nandasena Katuwawala believes as the most memorable phase in his professional life been able to teach music with utmost dedication particularly as there were several teachers and students under his purview needed his able guidance having under him eleven separate institutions to teach vivid areas such as oriental \u00a0music , dancing and Art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Also entrusted to him was training , preparation of question papers, development of teachers, arranging music competitions at school level, also it was delightful feeling when many appreciations were received from several quarters.To all these responsibilities Nandasena Katuwawala was fully dedicated toiled very hard with optimal dedication and sacrifice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">During his entire career Nandasena Katuwawala he was dedicated to uplift the standard of music of thousands of pupils which everyone knows with supreme sacrifice which all his superiors and subordinates are all aware.On reaching the age of sixty in year 2021on 27th\u00a0September Nandasena Katuwawala retired from government service on reaching the age of sixty.He had received accolades from the authorities of the Education department, visual and performing arts university .Mahaweli Authority and several government institutions for services rendered while in service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154773 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nandasena-Katuwawala-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Nandasena Katuwawala\" width=\"590\" height=\"478\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Since retirement Nandasena Katuwawala has been involved in composing several popular Sinhala songs with videos too to many popular and novice\u00a0 artistes. In addition is fully involved in many vivid aesthetic work as a external lecturer particularly in the areas of oriental music and in aesthetic zones, education department, examination department , national education institutions etc. \u00a0. He presently holds the position of \u2018Secretary\u2019 in the Society of Music Directors in Sri Lanka attending to the work of the society.He also contribute to the university of visual and performing arts and other similar government institutions when invited to obtain enhanced advice on development of \u00a0musical issues. Nandasena Katuwawala has established his own music art academy \u201c Geethanjali Shilpashramaya\u201d where he teaches the music subject , singing, playing of music instruments. He also visit the areas holding workshops under the Mahaweli region to teach oriental and aesthetic music .Also in his village he teaches music and to develop singing skills to senior citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Nandasena Katuwawala is well known for composing delightful melodies for Sinhala songs.Some of his well known works include songs from the albums \u201cEthivi Pewathi\u2019, featuring songs \u00a0sung by Nilmini Wayomi and Dayan Witharana. \u00a0\u2018Oba Avidin\u2019,sung by\u00a0 Suneera Sumanga and \u201cYanena Thuru Me Sansara Gamane\u2019. Sung by\u00a0 Maya Damayanthi Perera.The lyrics of these songs were written by\u00a0 Nilmini Wayomi. He also recomposed the music for the song \u201cKondura Rahas Kiyan\u201d,He had composed recently\u00a0 two beautiful melodies for two songs to legendary singer Dayaratne Perera titled 1. Maa Sitha Handunaadhoo and 2 Senehasa Sasarehi Hamuwekiee<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Among the song videos are \u2018Pinsara Sansara\u2019 sung by Oshadha Jayasundara,The video \u2018Kohida Giya Ma\u2019 was sung by Arunawanna katuwawala,\u201dPardawe Maima\u2019 sung by Samantha Perera, \u2018Ethiwi Pewathi\u2019 sung by Dayan Witharana, \u201cAthara Ya Uthu Thanakadi sung by Krishantha Eranda,\u201d Kondura Rahas kiyan\u2019 \u00a0sung by Arunawanna Katuwawala \u00a0etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154772 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nandasena-Katuwawala-2-e1751379104126.jpeg\" alt=\"Nandasena Katuwawala\" width=\"600\" height=\"443\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The above feats have been achieved after Nandasena Katuwawala\u2019s retirement from government service in year 2021.He is music hungry having genes of music in his blood is on course to more creations of melodies to enthral all music fanatics in Sri Lanka. All music lovers,counterparts and his students would wish him good health and longevity<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">e mail\u00a0<a id=\"m_169657978409988497m_7932223131986070091OWAad15bd94-b3cf-2491-bea3-7c2e991bdc9f\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:sthenabadu@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sthenabadu@hotmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><wbr \/>WhatsApp 0061444533242<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full 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