Toronto 
Events Description
Making his momentous and long-awaited Meridian Hall debut, the legendary AR Rahman will hit the stage in an intimate concert with pioneering composer and Royal Albert Hall associate artist Rushil Ranjan. Across the night, audiences will hear Rahman’s most iconic and classic works from Roja and Guru to 127 Hours and Rockstar. Audiences can look forward to the maestro himself performing live on stage, accompanied by Ranjan’s signature orchestral arrangements and stagecraft.
Together, Rahman and Ranjan will work to reframe the shared divinity between Eastern and Western classical art forms and have co-composed a brand-new commission, Rangreza रंगरेज़ा, originally written for fellow Royal Albert Hall associate artist Abi Sampa, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and London Voices. The North American debut will feature Abi Sampa, with our TO Live Orchestra and That Choir.
Conducted by Melvin Tay and featuring acclaimed soloists Sarthak Kalyani and Janan Sathiendran this promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime orchestral experience.
“Rangreza रंगरेज़ा” means “colourist,” someone who brings unexpected tones together, and in Sufi tradition, a vision of the divine as the ultimate artist colouring the universe with its blessings. It reflects both the artistry and the spirituality of this collaboration, as Rahman and Ranjan weave Western and Indian traditions into a vivid musical palette that reaches towards the natural and the divine.
The world premiere of Rangreza रंगरेज़ा was presented with lead support from the Bagri Foundation, and co-commissioned by the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, TO Live, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $84.00 – $450.00
Additional fees may apply
How to get tickets?
Phone: 416-366-7723 | 1-800-708-6754
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday May 14, 2026 to Friday May 15, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Run time: 3 hours
Venue & Address
Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1B2
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible by Public Transport
