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A.R. Rahman and the New Jersey Symphony deliver a thrilling concert full of Rahman’s best film scores
Nov 4, 2026
The New Jersey Symphony collaborated with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on the nights of November 3 & 4 to play as the backup band to Indian film composer A.R. Rahman as they performed several of his film scores from several popular Indian films. James C. Taylor of NJ Advance Media was in Newark to review the first of the two performances.
The New Jersey Symphony showed once again last night the group likes opening its doors to new things ... Throughout its 100-plus year history, the NJS has chosen new music directors, expanded its venues, and premiered music. These are moves other orchestras may have shied away from.
James C. Taylor of NJ Advance Media