To adapt this ancient text for an international stage, Ilaiyaraaja assembled a team of world-renowned collaborators. The English translation of the selected verses was undertaken by the Oscar-winning lyricist Stephen Schwartz, famous for his work on Disney's Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt . The music was performed by the prestigious Budapest Symphony Orchestra, conducted by László Kovács. The final mixing and mastering were handled by Richard King, a five-time Grammy Award-winning sound engineer. Over 260 musicians from India, Europe, and the United States participated in this three-continent project, which took two years to complete.

: It was performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra and featured vocals by Ilaiyaraaja himself, along with international and Indian choirs.

Thiruvasagam in Symphony is not background music. It is an event, a challenging and deeply rewarding work that solidifies Ilaiyaraaja's status not just as a film composer, but as a true composer of classical music. As one critic put it, "This album shows that Ilaiyaraaja has never walked the straight and narrow path in his career." It’s a monumental bridge across time, faith, and continents—a symphony for the soul. Whether you are a long-time devotee or a curious newcomer, this is a piece of music history that demands to be heard with full attention, preferably on the best sound system you can find.