<P> 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 popularise 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 KM Music Conservatory (founded by Oscar - winning Composer A.R. Rahman), Calcutta School of Music, Eastern Fare Music Foundation, Delhi School of Music, Delhi Music Academy, Guitarmonk and many others are dedicated to contributing to the progress or growth and supporting Western classical music . In 1930, Mehli Mehta set up the Bombay Symphony Orchestra . </P> <P> The Bombay Chamber Orchestra (BCO) was founded in 1962 . </P> <P> In 2006, the Symphony Orchestra of India was founded, housed at the NCPA in Mumbai . It is today the only professional symphony orchestra in India and presents two concert seasons per year, with world - renowned conductors and soloists . </P> <P> Some prominent Indians in Western classical music are: </P>

Examine the genesis and evaluation of various forms of music in india