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Western classical music The spread and following of Western classical music in India is almost entirely non-existent. It is mainly patronized by the Indian Zoroastrian community and small esoteric groups with historical exposure to Western classical music. Another esoteric group with significant patronage is the Protestant Christian community in Chennai and Bangalore. St Andrews and St Georges in Chennai and St Marks in Bangalore are churches with regular pipe organ recitals. Western Music education is also severely neglected and pretty rare in India. Western keyboard, drums and guitar instruction being an exception as it has found some interest; mainly in an effort to create musicians to service contemporary popular Indian music. Many reasons have been citied for the obscurity of Western classical music in India, a country rich in its musical heritage by its own right, however the two main reasons are an utter lack of exposure and a passive disinterest in what is considered esoteric at best. Also, the difficulty in importing Western musical instruments and their rarity has also contributed to the obscurity of classical Western music. Despite more than a century of exposure to Western classical music and two centuries of British colonialism, classical music in India has never gained more than 'fringe' popularity. Many attempts to popularize Western classical music in India have failed in the past due to disinterest and lack of sustained efforts. Today, Western classical music education has improved with the help of numerous institutions in India. Institutions like Calcutta School of Music, Bangalore School of Music, Eastern Fare Music Foundation[4], Delhi School of Music, Delhi Music Academy, Mehli Mehta Music Foundation and many others are dedicated to contributing to the progress or growth and supporting Western classical music. In 1930, notable Mehli Mehta set up the Bombay Symphony Orchestra. In 2006, the Symphony Orchestra of India was founded, housed at the NCPA in Mumbai. It has since presented two short concert seasons per year. Some prominent Indians in Western classical music are: Andre de Quadros, Conductor and Music Educator. Zubin Mehta, Renowned music conductor. Mehli Mehta, Father of Zubin, violinist and founding conductor of the Bombay Symphony Orchestra. Ilaiyaraaja, the first Asian to compose a full symphony performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London's Walthamstow Town Hall. Naresh Sohal, British Indian-born composer. Param Vir, British Indian-born composer. Karishmeh Felfeli, Indian-born Irani pianist and radio broadcaster. Sandee Bhagwati, German Indian-born composer. Opera singers: Amar Muchhala, Patrizia Rosario -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 [email protected] Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha THIS SPACE IS F.R.E.E. TO ADVERTISE A GOOD CAUSE! Poetry in lyrics: Sun Jul 17, 2011 at Goa http://bit.ly/l9AMvR
