# Symphony Orchestra of India marks 20 years against odds 2026-08-08T03:46:05+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special two-week programme at the NCPA in Mumbai from August 16 to 30, Rolling Stone India reports. Founded in 2006, the SOI was the dream of NCPA chairman Khushroo Suntook, who faced widespread scepticism about creating a world-class symphony orchestra in India. Suntook enlisted Kazakh violinist Marat Bisengaliev to help audition and train local musicians. Over time, Indian players were inducted, and the SOI now runs a school for young talent. Suntook says other cities lack concert halls, making replication difficult. ## Coverage - rollingstoneindia.com Tags: classical music, Khushroo Suntook, Marat Bisengaliev, Mumbai, NCPA, Symphony Orchestra of India Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/symphony-orchestra-of-india-marks-20-years-against-odds/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/symphony-orchestra-of-india-marks-20-years-against-odds/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.