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Ilaiyaraaja announces new symphony venture

The composer recenlty performed his first symphony, titled 'Valiant', at a function conducted by the Tamil Nadu government

Cinema Express Desk

Music composer Ilaiyaraaja took to social media to announce his new symphony venture. The composer recently performed his first symphony, 'Valiant', recently in Chennai.

Posting a video on his X handle the composer said, "On this festive occasion of Diwali, I wanted to convey that I will begin work on my next symphony. Along with that I am working on a new musical venture, Symphonic Dances."

Ilaiyaraaja presented his first symphony, titled Valiant, at the Eventim Apollo Theatre in London on March 8. He presented the symphony along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

The composer later presented the symphony at a commomerative ceremony organised by the Tamil Nadu Government, for completing 50 years in the industry. At the function TN Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that the State Government will bestow musicians with an award named after Ilaiyaraaja, every year.

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