Thiruvasakam in Symphony

Thiruvasakam in Symphony
Soundtrack album by
Ilaiyaraaja
Released30 June 2005 (2005-06-30)
GenreOratorio
Length1:42:45
LanguageTamil
ProducerIlaiyaraaja

Thiruvasakam in Symphony (2005) is an oratorio composed and orchestrated by Ilaiyaraaja. Thiruvasagam is a collection of ancient Tamil poems written by Manikkavacakar. They were transcribed partially in English by American lyricist Stephen Schwartz. This is said to be the first Indian oratorio ever.[1] It was performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.[2] [3]

The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Culture, Shri Jaipal Reddy releasing the CD of Ilayaraja's Thiiruvasagam Symphony in Chennai on June 30, 2005.
  1. ^ "CD Review: Ilaiyaraaja / Thiruvasagam | Finndian". Retrieved Nov 24, 2020.
  2. ^ Viswanathan, S (29 July 2005). "A cultural crossover". Frontline. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  3. ^ Longman, H (2008). "Thiruvasagam: A Classical Crossover by Ilaiyaraaja, Tamil Mayam". The World of Music. JSTOR 41699841.