Some musical directors have more chutzpah. They pick up the phone and talk people into giving. I prefer to call and say 'thank you' after the money has been contributed. — Zubin Mehta Copy Share Image
...Ori Kam is an outstanding violist who has already played as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra twice, much to our delight and… — Zubin Mehta Copy Share
Citizens of India, Pakistan, and Kashmir need to come together and make music. — Zubin Mehta Copy Share
In truth, I became a conductor because deep down I wanted to conduct Brahmss four symphonies and Richard Strausss tone poems. — Zubin Mehta Copy Share
Most Arab Israelis speak Hebrew, but not the other way around. It's about time that changed. — Zubin Mehta Copy Share
Essentially, the [New York] Philharmonic is just like any other orchestra-they all have the spirit of kids, and if you scratch away a little… — Zubin Mehta Copy Share
There are three orchestras in Munich, all world-quality, in a city of one million. Yet every hall is full. — Zubin Mehta Copy Share
