Mestro Ilaiyaraja at The Eventim Apollo Theater in London on Sunday, March 9. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Famous music composer Ilaiyaraja thrilled the audience at London’s Eventim Apollo Theater as he started his much awaited symphony, Valent Symphony No.1. The performance makes the veteran the first Asian film composer for the first time to start a western classical symphony in London.

The 82 -year -old musician presented her symphony with a magnificent Royal Philharmonic Orchestra run by Mikel Toms.

Many fans participating in the event took their social media to express their enthusiasm.

Ilaiyaraja recorded Symphony, Valent with Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Earlier, the composer shared the back visual footage, presenting a glimpse of Simmpony’s recording.

Ilaiyaraja receives a grand reception at Chennai Airport after London Symphony

Meanwhile, earlier today, the composer made a great welcome at Chennai Airport as he returned home after his symphony performance in London. The composer was warmly obtained by political and cultural figures, including Tamil Nadu Minister Thangam Tatkarasu, BJP State Vice President Karu Nagarajan and VCK Executive Vanni Arsu. Karu Nagarajan of BJP and Vanni Arasu of VK also celebrated their heartfelt greetings to Elaiyaraja by celebrating their extraordinary career.

Speaking to the media, Iilaiyaraja thanked his supporters, especially his fans in London. “Thanks to all. All of you sent me with a smiling face, causing the incident to be very successful. The love I received from fans during the symphony was heavy. Every moment the audience was appreciated,” he said.

Maestro Ilayaraja arrives from London at Chennai Airport on Monday, after creating history with his symphony number 1 ‘Valent’ at Grand Premier. Photo Credit: Srinath M

Widely considered one of the greatest Indian music composers, Ilaiyaraja was born in 1943 in Pannapuram, Tabi, Tamil Nadu. It was in the form of enlightenment. The king’s work has a profound impact in the cultural and emotional taunting of southern India, with thousands of chartbusters in a magnificent career spread over four decades.

Next to his London organizing, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin greeted ‘Mestro’ at his residence and said that the composer has mixed with the lives of Tamils ​​living around the world and his first symphony performance would take the top position in his list of his achievements.

(With input from ANI)