Ilaiyarajaa leaves for its much awaited first sympony to London

Ilaiyaraja. File | Photo Credit: B. Tamodaran

Famous music composer Ilaiyaraja was released to London on Thursday (March 6, 2025), for the release of its much awaited debut symphony called ‘Valent’, which will be performed live on 8 March at Apollo Theater, London.

Addressing the media counsel at Chennai Airport, he said he would introduce his western classical symphony with a brilliant royal Philharmonic orchestra. “It would undoubtedly be a music treatment for music buffers. This is not for my pride. But the pride of India. You can say ‘incredible Ilayaraja’ like you say ‘incredible India’, “he said.

When asked about this important milestone in his career, he said that he feels blissful as music lovers about his historical performance.

Earlier, many political leaders and film personalities expressed their wishes for a special program. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited Ustad at his residence in Chennai on Sunday (March 2, 2025) and presented a memento.