The Symphony Orchestra of India is the first fully professional symphony orchestra to be created in the country offering a series of concerts initially for two seasons in September and February each year.
On successful completion of the first year, the orchestra on the advice of its Music Director, Marat Bisengaliev, plans to avail of offers for recordings from international labels, since the theatres of the NCPA with its excellent acoustics and newly installed recording equipment suggests an ideal venue.
The orchestra is also planning to tour India and the far East to start with and will be available as a prestigious accompanying orchestra for soloists, programmes of orchestra, ballets, musicals and chamber music concerts.
The orchestra consists of 65 musicians at full strength which at least 55 are international players provided by Mr. Marat Bisengaliev through his vast resources and connections in the musical world, and about 10 Indian musicians who have auditioned and were carefully chosen, not only for their proficiency but also potential to reach international standards.
The Symphony Orchestra of India plays four celebrity performances in September 2006 with international conductors, soloists, and a ballet troupe for the inaugural season.
The management of the orchestra consist of its Music Director, Marat Bisengaliev, its Chief Conductor in residence, Mr. F. Mansurov, for training and preparation of the orchestra, and an international Manager, familiar with the best practices in this sphere. They are fully supported by the experienced staff of the NCPA.
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