Although he retired in 2019 after 50 years of conducting the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (see here previously), he has returned as guest conductor for eight concerts.  But be quick – the last one is on March 5. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertainment/music/zubin-mehta-returns-to-israel-philharmonic-orchestra-for-eight-concerts/ar-BB1iBSvK https://www.ipo.co.il/en/program/zubin-mehta-conductor-pinchas-zukerman-violinist/?event_id=43593

Maestro conductor Dr Zubin Mehta received the honor for his “contribution to the betterment of Israel and the entire world with the magic of music”. Israel’s Nobel Prize laureate Dan Shechtman conducted the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra as Dr Mehta was … Continue reading →

The Israel Philharmonic celebrates 85 years with this unique virtual event. It includes never-before seen archive material with musical legends Arturo Toscanini, Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, and Isaac Stern and much more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP1d60-RafA

Dane Helen Mirren hosted a wonderful on-line concert featuring musicians from the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra. Stars included Zubin Mehta, Pinchas Zukerman & Amanda Forsyth, Itzhak Perlman, Khatia Buniatishvili, Sir András Schiff, Gil Shaham, Adèle Anthony and many more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib3O-9Sp6ss https://www.ipo.co.il/en/ipo-global-gala/

Legendary conductor Zubin Mehta is retiring from his post as music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. He will be honored at Tel Aviv’s “Philharmonic in the Park” concert on July 13, which he will conduct. A non-Jewish native of … Continue reading →