A.R. Rahman: The Symphonic Experience
About This Event
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer and multi-instrumentalist whose career spans Tamil and Hindi cinema and international projects; his honors include two Academy Awards, two Grammys and the Padma Bhushan. At NJPAC he leads The Symphonic Experience, presenting his film and concert compositions in an orchestral context that underscores his blend of electronic, classical and cinematic textures.
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.