British police orchestra to perform

Chandigarh: The British police are coming to India and that should be music to many people's ears. The force's highly acclaimed orchestra has three performances lined up in Mumbai, Agra and Delhi next month.

The British Police Symphony Orchestra (BPSO), which arrives in India on February 17, is particularly excited about its concert to be held during the Taj Mahotsava at one of the world's seven wonders - the Taj Mahal in Agra.

One of the much lauded amateur orchestras in Britain, which has done several performances in the United Kingdom and northern Europe, the unique orchestra comprises men and women who either work for the British police or have close connections with the police forces.

"An evening with the BPSO has something for everyone and the audiences can be assured of a polished performance, whatever their taste. The orchestra is accomplished at performing a vast range of music, including film scores, music from shows, choral works and modern music, as well as orchestral symphonic classics," said British police chief constable (police chief) Timothy Brain, who is chairman of the BPSO.

"Members give their own time for rehearsals and performances that are necessary to meet the very high standards that are required of the orchestra. The BPSO has gone from strength to strength since its formation in 1989. In addition to delighting audiences with performances of classical and light music, the orchestra generously supports a variety of charities around the United Kingdom," Brain said.

The BPSO will perform at Mumbai's Tata Auditorium on February 19 followed by its performance at the Taj Mahotsava on February 21 and its final concert at New Delhi's Kamani Auditorium on February 23.