Synopsis
On March 4, Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan visited the legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja to convey his wishes ahead of the maestro's first western classical symphony. Ilaiyaraaja called the actor's thoughtful gift a delightful surprise, showcasing mutual respect and admiration.Key Takeaways
- Sivakarthikeyan visited Ilaiyaraaja to express his wishes.
- Ilaiyaraaja referred to the gift as a delightful surprise.
- The symphony will take place on March 8 at the Eventim Apollo theatre.
- Ilaiyaraaja will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
- This marks a historic moment as Ilaiyaraaja's first western classical symphony.
Chennai, March 4 (NationPress) Expressing his joy, the renowned Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan visited the legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja to convey his personal wishes before the composer’s inaugural western classical symphony. On Tuesday, Ilaiyaraaja referred to Sivakarthikeyan's ‘thoughtfully crafted gift’ as ‘a delightful surprise’.
Earlier that day, Sivakarthikeyan met with Ilaiyaraaja to extend his greetings ahead of this momentous event, scheduled for March 8 at the Eventim Apollo theatre in London. He presented a beautifully designed musical instrument resembling a peacock.
Following their meeting, Ilaiyaraaja shared his excitement on social media, stating, “Thrilled to receive @Siva_Kartikeyan's sincere wishes in person! The thoughtful gift was indeed a delightful surprise!”
Ilaiyaraaja is set to attend the entire symphony and is expected to perform unique orchestral versions of his popular tracks during the event.
What elevates this occasion is the collaboration with the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, which will accompany Ilaiyaraaja in this historic performance.
Recently, Ilaiyaraaja released a video announcing his upcoming performance at the Eventim Apollo Theatre in London.
He expressed, “A historic moment is on the horizon. On March 8 at the Eventim Apollo theatre in London, I am thrilled to present my first western classical symphony as the first Indian to do so. I will also perform a special surprise with a full orchestra featuring the remarkable Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London. Don’t miss this chance to witness history.”
Just last month, a new video showcasing the creation of Ilaiyaraaja’s first English classical symphony, titled ‘Valiant’, delighted his fans.
The symphony was recorded with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. In the video, Ilaiyaraaja was seen interacting with the musicians, saying, “Every day, I recorded a song or score for films. Suddenly, I dreamed of composing a symphony. When I began, I never envisioned this moment with all of you. Music has no good or bad; every note is perfect in its own right.”
