# Event Details - **Event Name**: Talks on Western Classical Music - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Stuart-Liff Collection Library: Thursday, 19th February – 4.00 pmMendelssohn: Octet for StringsFor the second series of talks on Western classical music, Dr. Cavas Bilimoria will focus on a composition written in 1825 by German composer Felix Mendelssohn when he was 16 years old.Octet for Strings is written for four violins, two violas and two cellos and is known for the fluidity of its melody, making it a favourite with string players and chamber music lovers. Throughout this composition, each of the eight instruments are used a bit differently to achieve maximum musical contrast.Stuart-Liff Collection Library: Thursday, 12th March – 4.00 pmBorodin Symphony No. 2In this series of talks on Western classical music, Dr. Cavas Bilimoria takes listeners through musical concepts, the lives of composers and their famous works, interspersed with examples from recorded music. The first talk this month is about Alexander Borodin’s Symphony No. 2, a colourful work of four movements by the Russian composer, who was also a distinguished chemist. Eschewing sharp conflict or dramatic development of themes, the symphony rather unfolds as a series of great frescoes, a calm succession of epic pictures.Stuart-Liff Collection Library: Thursday, 26th March – 4.00 pmEdvard Grieg: Holberg SuiteThe second talk of the series by Dr. Cavas Bilimoria this month will focus on the Holberg Suite by Norwegian composer and pianist Edvard Grieg. The work was composed to mark the 200th birth anniversary of the Norwegian writer Ludvig Holberg, who lived in the age of Bach and Handel. Grieg wrote the piece in the old style but with his own distinctive Romantic inspiration. Originally composed for the piano, the suite’s immediate success led Grieg to rework it for a string orchestra. An NCPA PresentationEntry free on a first-come-first-served basis. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mumbai/talks-on-western-classical-music/3900029184399739 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 146 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Languages: English - Location: Stuart-Liff Collection Library, NCPA: Mumbai ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, currency: INR ## Event venue details - **city**: Mumbai - **state**: MH - **country**: India - **location**: Stuart-Liff Collection Library, NCPA: Mumbai - **lat**: 19.0759837000 - **long**: 72.8776559000 - **full address**: Stuart-Liff Collection Library, NCPA: Mumbai, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021, India ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Talks on Western Classical Music - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a0a14050-0cf1-11f1-ab5f-dbf419f4c4a8-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefef9-gmir.jpg?v=1771436734 ## Comments - [Narendra Panjwani | 2025-11-20 08:42:25] I'm interested in western classical music, but just semi-literate in understanding it. So, I would love to hear Cavas B on the ABC of this music... ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Talks on Western Classical Music being held? - **A:** Talks on Western Classical Music takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Stuart-Liff Collection Library, NCPA: Mumbai, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021, India. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Talks on Western Classical Music is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mumbai, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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