Indian Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra of India is an orchestra based in Mumbai, India. It was founded in 2006 and is housed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai.
The first and current Music Director is Marat Bisengaliev. The orchestra's Conductor in Residence since 2007 is Zane Dalal.
The orchestra's season includes not only works from the symphonic repertoire but also opera, ballet and chamber music performances.
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