BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in India
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Indian Serenade
Violinist Nicola Benedetti's personal experience of her first ever tour of India
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A dream come true
BBC SSO Director Gavin Reid on why he brought the orchestra to the country he visited 25 years earlier
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Classical ambitions
Radio 3's Petroc Trelawny writes about the growth of Western classical music in India
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Capturing the heart of India
Broadcaster Sir Mark Tully writes about the impact of the BBC SSO tour on Indian audiences
About the tour
In April 2014 the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra completed an ambitious two-week tour of India.
They were joined by violinist Nicola Benedetti, conductor James MacMillan, and students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for concerts in Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.
Music education was the focus, and in partnership with the British Council, presenter Paul Rissmann introduced the orchestra to thousands of children across the country. BBC Arts brings you the best of their incredible tour.
