A.R. Rahman: The Symphonic Experience
About This Event
A.R. Rahman is an Indian composer, producer and multi‑instrumentalist whose film scores for Tamil, Hindi and international cinema have earned two Academy Awards, two Grammys and the Padma Bhushan. Billed as "A.R. Rahman: The Symphonic Experience" at NJPAC, the concert frames his film and popular work in a symphonic context and underscores his cross‑genre approach.
About A.R. Rahman: The Symphonic Experience
At NJPAC, A.R. Rahman leads “The Symphonic Experience,” a concert that reframes his film and concert writing through orchestral scale and stage performance. Rahman’s career bridges Tamil and Hindi cinema and international work, and has been recognized with two Academy Awards, two Grammys, and India’s Padma Bhushan. For New York–area audiences, it registers as a snapshot of how South Asian screen music has moved into global concert halls, not just cinemas. The program’s strength is its emphasis on composition and structure over nostalgia.
About the Artist
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman, also known as ARR, is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and philanthropist known for his works in Indian cinema; predominantly in Tamil and Hindi films, with occasional forays in international cinema.