A.R. Rahman: Up Close and Personal

Completed

Date: October 10, 2025
Where: The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, Etobicoke / Toronto, Canada
Organiser: The Promise of Music / Glenn Gould Foundation

Intimate / Sufi / classical concert

About

The event globally launched JHALAA, a raga-based live ensemble mentored by Rahman.

Format: Intimate / Sufi / classical concert
Presented by: The Promise of Music / Glenn Gould Foundation
Verification: Confirmed – organizer source

Repertoire: Concert centered on spiritual/Sufi inspiration; source highlights Kun Faya Kun and Khwaja Mere Khwaja as representative works.
(Setlist confidence: Curatorial description – not exact setlist)

Sources:
https://promiseofmusic.com/event/ar-rahman-up-close-and-personal/
https://www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/events/the-sunshine-orchestra-with-special-guest-ar/?eventdate=2025-10-09T20%3A00%3A00&schedule=22614

On Stage

KM Music Conservatory alumni
JHALAA 12-musician raga-based ensemble