Ilaiyaraaja to hold a tribute concert for MS Viswanathan

CHENNAI: Following the demise of MS Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja had remarked that it is only by keenly observing the nuances of MSV's music that he became a music director. Now, as a tribute to the late Mellisai Mannar, the maestro will be presenting a concert in the city on the evening of July 27.

A source close to the maestro tells us, "Raaja sir will be pre senting a music concert fea turing 30 of his favourite songs from MSV's repertoire in this concert titled Ennulle Ulla MSV. He will be conduct ing the music for this show as well. Efforts are on to get the surviving members of MSV's troupe to play at this concert. Singers who have sung for MSV will also be invited for the concert."