Rajya Sabha MP Thiru Ilaiyaraaja met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. Shri Modi lauded Ilaiyaraaja’s first-ever Western classical symphony, Valiant, which was recently performed in London with the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Recognizing the maestro’s monumental impact on Indian and global music, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi hailed Ilaiyaraaja as a “musical titan and a trailblazer,” whose work continues to redefine excellence on a global scale.
Shri Modi said in a X post; “Delighted to meet Rajya Sabha MP Thiru Ilaiyaraaja Ji, a musical titan whose genius has a monumental impact on our music and culture. He is a trailblazer in every sense and he made history yet again by presenting his first-ever Western classical symphony, Valiant, in London a few days ago.
This performance was accompanied by the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This momentous feat marks yet another chapter in his unparalleled musical journey one that continues to redefine excellence on a global scale. @ilaiyaraaja”