Thiruvasakam in Symphony

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]

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

Track listing

Track NameSinger(s)Part of ThiruvasagamDuration
Poovaar Senni MannanIlaiyaraajaFrom Yaatirai Pathu (யாத்திரைப் பத்து) - Thiruvasagam 458:17
Pollaa VinayenIlaiyaraaja, Ray Harcourt & ChorusFrom Sivapuranam (சிவபுராணம்) - Thiruvasagam 120:40
Pooerukonum PurantharanumIlaiyaraaja, BhavathariniFrom Thiruk-kothumbi (திருக்கோத்தும்பி) - Thiruvasagam 108:03
UmbarkatkarasaeyIlaiyaraajaFrom Piditha Pathu (பிடித்த பத்து) - Thiruvasagam 3710:20
Muthunar ThalampooUnnikrishnan, Madhu Balakrishnan, Vijay Yesudas, Manjari, Asha, Gayathri & ChorusFrom Thiruporchunnam (திருப்பொற் சுண்ணம்) - Thiruvasagam 98:04
Puttril Vazh Aravum AnjaenIlaiyaraajaFrom Acchap Pathu (அச்சப்பத்து) - Thiruvasagam 358:47

References

  1. "CD Review: Ilaiyaraaja / Thiruvasagam | Finndian". Retrieved Nov 24, 2020.
  2. Viswanathan, S (29 July 2005). "A cultural crossover". Frontline. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
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