Zubin Mehta
Zubin Mehta
Zubin Mehtais an Indian conductor of Western classical music. He is the Music Director for Life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Main Conductor for Valencia's opera house. Mehta is also the chief conductor of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino festival...
NationalityIndian
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth29 April 1936
CountryIndia
european life
If North American musicians would only know how uncomfortable life is for European musicians.
known since
I've known Pinchas Zukerman since he was a teenager.
people whenever
I'm hopeful that Israelis can go to Ramallah whenever they want and see how the people are living.
home
I'm a pucca Indian. Bombay is my home.
convert
I would convert to Judaism if the operation didn't hurt so much.
fact government respect
I respect the Indian government for the fact that there are no settlements in Kashmir.
city enjoy love
I love the creativity of New York, but I don't enjoy the city - I don't like living here.
hindus
I just want to play for Hindus and Muslims that sit together. That's all I want to do.
family
I have been to Kashmir many times, especially with my family, in the '70s.
los
I have a few homes, and Los Angeles is certainly one of them.
critical policies
I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.
I am an Indian, so I do yoga.
children might musical queen richard victoria wagner
You might say that Richard Wagner was the Queen Victoria of Europe. He had musical children everywhere!
great york
The New York Philharmonic is a tremendous opportunity, a great orchestra.