SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 3 June 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

Who among the following has been conferred the prestigious title of ‘Maestro’ by London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with whom he had been the only Asian to have composed a full symphony as of 6th March 2022?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ilaiyaraaja.

  • Ilaiyaraaja has been conferred the prestigious title of ‘Maestro’ by London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • He is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, and singer.
  • He is also a  gold medalist in classical guitar from Trinity College of Music, London.