The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/zubin-mehta/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:04:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Zubin Mehta | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/zubin-mehta/ 32 32 Podcast: IPO’s Lahav Shani compares orchestra conducting to film direction https://www.timesofisrael.com/podcast-ipos-lahav-shani-compares-orchestra-conducting-to-film-direction/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:51:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2848556 The 33-year-old Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conductor speaks to ToI ahead of a nine-city US tour in November, the symphony's first since the pandemic. NEW: Full transcript

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]]> Mehta sorry he couldn’t play with Israel Phil. in Arab country https://www.timesofisrael.com/zubin-mehta-sorry-he-could-never-play-with-israel-philharmonic-in-arab-country/ Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:26:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2171087&preview=true&preview_id=2171087 Departing as orchestra's music director after almost 6 decades, Indian-born legend says 'koykhes' kept him going, and he's not done with work yet: 'My calendar is full till 2022'

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]]> Conductor Zubin Mehta takes final bow with Israel Philharmonic https://www.timesofisrael.com/conductor-zubin-mehta-takes-final-bow-with-israel-philharmonic-orchestra/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:29:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2167866 After 50 years, Indian-born superstar says 'goodbye to my family' in 'emotional' final concert as musical director

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]]> Israel Philharmonic bids emotional farewell to Maestro Zubin Mehta https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-philharmonic-bids-farewell-to-maestro-zubin-mehta/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:58:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2111746 Conductor, 83, performs one last time at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park to a vast crowd of adoring fans; Mayor hails him as the 'crown jewel of Israel’s cultural life'

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]]> In shadow of legendary mentor, wunderkind maestro to lead Israel Philharmonic https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-shadow-of-legendary-mentor-wunderkind-maestro-to-lead-israel-philharmonic/ Wed, 22 May 2019 08:40:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2080807 30-year-old Lahav Shani says it is an 'honor' to take the reins of iconic orchestra from Zubin Mehta, the conductor since 1969

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]]> Lahav Shani, 29, to succeed Zubin Mehta as head of Israel Philharmonic https://www.timesofisrael.com/lahav-shani-29-to-succeed-zubin-mehta-as-head-of-israel-philharmonic/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:13:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1773586 The young Israeli pianist will take over as musical director in 2020, when the famed conductor steps down after 50 years

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]]> Conductor Zubin Mehta takes break after shoulder operation https://www.timesofisrael.com/conductor-zubin-mehta-takes-break-after-shoulder-operation/ Thu, 30 Nov 2017 05:32:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1740162 Israel Philharmonic director, 81, who plans to retire next fall, out of action for at least three months

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]]> Zubin Mehta’s 5 most memorable moments with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra https://www.timesofisrael.com/zubin-mehtas-5-most-memorable-moments-with-the-israel-philharmonic-orchestra/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:37:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1718275 As he launches a farewell tour at Carnegie Hall, a look at the legendary conductor's greatest hits during 50 years with the national orchestra

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]]> Zubin Mehta, Israel Philharmonic to start tour at Carnegie Hall https://www.timesofisrael.com/zubin-mehta-israel-philharmonic-to-start-tour-at-carnegie-hall/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:30:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1713606 Concerts in US and Canada will celebrate legacy of outgoing conductor who has led national orchestra for nearly 50 years

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]]> Noteworthy piano virtuoso trumpets his Jewish heritage https://www.timesofisrael.com/noteworthy-piano-virtuoso-trumpets-his-jewish-heritage/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 03:59:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1646773 World-renowned pianist Evgeny Kissin holds three passports, but the one that defines him has a menorah on it

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]]> Conductor Zubin Mehta to retire after 50 years with IPO https://www.timesofisrael.com/conductor-zubin-mehta-to-retire-after-50-years-with-ipo/ Mon, 26 Dec 2016 19:12:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1528338 80-year old orchestral music director to hang up his baton at the Israel Philharmonic in 2019

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]]> Tanglewood, Bernstein’s playground, turns 75 with new repertoire — and audiences https://www.timesofisrael.com/tanglewood-bernsteins-playground-turns-75-with-new-repertoire-and-audiences/ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:15:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1220623 34 composers with close ties to the music center -- including Israeli Shulamit Ran -- were commissioned to present new works in honor of the anniversary

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]]> Fresh out of college, US-Israeli is new first fiddle in Philharmonic https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-is-new-first-fiddle-in-philharmonic/ Sat, 09 May 2015 06:24:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1179985 At 28, New Haven-born David Radzynski is one of the youngest violinists to lead a major world orchestra

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]]> Conductor, composer cut to the heart with ‘Pulse’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/conductor-composer-cut-to-the-heart-with-pulse/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:13:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1133243 Young maestro Lahav Shani returns from Germany to lead the Israel Philharmonic

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]]> Kashmir in turmoil over peace concert featuring Zubin Mehta http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/kashmir-in-turmoil-over-peace-concert-featuring-zubin-mehta/2013/09/06/33f17c9c-1658-11e3-961c-f22d3aaf19ab_story.html Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:15:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=664530 Checkpoints set up in conflict-torn city as separatists denounce upcoming performance by 'outsiders,' the Washington Post reports

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