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MR.FRANCIS MENDES. He comes from a family of musicians,he began learning the violin from his father, Mr.Thillbert Mendes, then his godfather, Mr. Zeferino Mendes,then, Prof. Micael Martins, Mr.Adrian de Mellow, and later, Mr. Melbourne Halloween.He participated and won prizes in several inter-school musical Talent Contests. He played in the BCO (Bombay Chamber Orchestra)for more than a decade and is indebted to the BCO for his all round musical growth. In 1980, he attained the Fellowship Diploma (FTCL)of The Trinity College of Music,London,and, in 1981, he attained the Licentiate Diploma (LRSM),of The Royal Schools of Music,London.He performed the Telemann Viola Concerto with The Bombay Chamber Orchestra on the 15th of March 1981,under Dr. Charles Darden.He has performed in many Chamber Music Ensembles under Local, as well as foreign conductors. He also performed as a soloist.
At present, he is free lancing with all the Music Directors in mumbai's Bollywood Film Industry.
He performed at the Sea Lounge,Taj Mahal Hotel,Mumbai,with The Melody Piano Trio through2004-05.
He is a member of the S.O.I.(Symphony Orchestra of India), presented by the NCPA(National Centre for the Performing Arts),consisting of international professional musicians.On 24th March 2007,he was selected by Marat Bisengaliev,to perform at the St.James's Church, London,with the TAKPO(Turan Alem Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra).He was one of the few musicians selected by Ashwin Srinivasan (flautist),to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London,on Aug 10th 2007-BBC-PROM 37,in an evening with Nitin Sawhney & friends with the London Under Sound Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Hussey.
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MR. MARIO FERNANDES. He comes from a family of musicians.His father, Mr.Jerry Fernandes, is an icon in the musical world of Bollywood, and a well known figure in Goa.He studied with Prof. Micael Martins and Mr. Melbourne Halloween.He has participated in international tours with Ms. Lata Mangeshkar and Ms Asha Bhonsle.He also participated in a USA,CANADA & UK Tour with Adnan Sami in 2005
He is a member of the S.O.I.(Symphony Orchestra of India), presented by the NCPA (National Centre for the Performing Arts),consisting of international professional musicians.On 24th March 2007,he was selected by Marat Bisengaliev,to perform at the St.James's Church, London,with the TAKPO(Turan Alem Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra).He was one of the few musicians selected by Ashwin Srinivasan (flautist)to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 10th Aug 2007,BBC-PROM 37-in an evening with Nitin Sawhney & friends,with the London Under Sound Orchestra,conducted by Stephen Hussey.

MR. MARK ANTHONY NUNES. He began with the violin at the age of 6 ! He is a B.Com graduate from the Bombay University. He has performed the Mozart Sinfonia Concertante (viola),with the Bombay Chamber Orchestra.Recently, he had been invited to participate with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, (in june 2003).He has also played with the Sri Lankan Symphony Orchestra, (in Dec 1994).He performed along with the well known French music director, Mr.Pierre Oser, a 90 minutes sillent movie "Siraj",( in 1991).He has performed with several Local as well as foreign music conductors..At present, he is free lancing with all the music directors in Mumbai's Bollywood film industry.He also serenades with a guitarist at parties. He also plays POP, JAZZ and the BLUES !
He is a member of the S.O.I.(Symphony Orchestra of India), presented by the NCPA (National Centre for the Performing Arts),consisting of international professional musicians.On 24th March 2007,he was selected by Marat Bisengaliev,to perform at the St.James's Church, London,with the TAKPO(Turan Alem Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra).He was one of the few musicians selected by Ashwin Srinivasan (flautist),to perform in the Royal Albert Hall, London,on 10th Aug 2007-BBC -PROM 37-in an evening with Nitin Sawhney & friends,with the London Uunder Sound Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Hussey.

MR.BENITO GRACIAS.He comes from a family of very illustrious musicians.He began his career on the violin!under his father, Mr Francis X.Gracias.He played in the GRACIAS FAMILY STRING QUARTET, and played a lot of music in his own home!Later on, he studied with Mr. George Lester and, many visiting cellists touring Bombay. He is now the leading cellist in Mumbai.