| Thiruvasakam in Symphony | |
| Type: | Soundtrack |
| Artist: | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cover: | Image:Ilaiyaraja - Thiruvasakam.jpg |
| Genre: | Oratorio |
| Length: | 1:42:45 |
| Language: | Tamil |
| Producer: | Ilaiyaraaja |
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] [3]
| Track Name | Singer(s) | Part of Thiruvasagam | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poovaar Senni Mannan | Ilaiyaraaja | From Yaatirai Pathu (யாத்திரைப் பத்து) - Thiruvasagam 45 | 8:17 | |
| Pollaa Vinayen | Ilaiyaraaja, Ray Harcourt & Chorus | From Sivapuranam (சிவபுராணம்) - Thiruvasagam 1 | 20:40 | |
| Pooerukonum Purantharanum | Ilaiyaraaja, Bhavatharini | From Thiruk-kothumbi (திருக்கோத்தும்பி) - Thiruvasagam 10 | 8:03 | |
| Umbarkatkarasaey | Ilaiyaraaja | From Piditha Pathu (பிடித்த பத்து) - Thiruvasagam 37 | 10:20 | |
| Muthunar Thalampoo | Unnikrishnan, Madhu Balakrishnan, Vijay Yesudas, Manjari, Asha, Gayathri & Chorus | From Thiruporchunnam (திருப்பொற் சுண்ணம்) - Thiruvasagam 9 | 8:04 | |
| Puttril Vazh Aravum Anjaen | Ilaiyaraaja | From Acchap Pathu (அச்சப்பத்து) - Thiruvasagam 35 | 8:47 |