AR Rahman’s studio in Expo City Dubai - in pictures
Bollywood music composer and singer A R Rahman draws tens of thousands of people for sold-out performances around the globe. AFP
A suite of instruments from guitars and violins to flutes, grand pianos and the harp are available for musicians at the Firdaus studio by A R Rahman at Expo City Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A Steinway piano is tuned in the scoring room before a recording session. Pawan Singh / The National
Navneeth Balachanderan, the studio engineer who leads the sound section, in the high-tech control room at the studio. Pawan Singh / The National
A view of the "deep-listening room" at the studio, which aims to draw musicians from around the world. Pawan Singh / The National
The outdoor section has been used for live performances. Pawan Singh / The National
The control room is equipped with precision instruments to monitor sound quality in any room. Pawan Singh / The National
The control area overlooks a large scoring stage. Pawan Singh / The National
The studio has been booked by pop and rock bands, hip hop artists, Hollywood film studios and Bollywood composers. Pawan Singh / The National
The outdoor section is fitted with speakers to enhance the sound quality for live performances. Pawan Singh / The National
A R Rahman watches a performance at Expo 2020 Dubai in February. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
The Academy and Grammy award-winning composer speaks before a performance by Firdaus Orchestra during Expo 2020 Dubai earlier this year. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
Taking in the sights and sounds at the Expo.
A recent rehearsal by orchestra members in the studio. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman
The conductor in action during the rehearsal. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman
A recent rehearsal by orchestra members in the studio. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman
