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Conductor
Zubin Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music. He is music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Zubin Mehta, Pinchas Zukerman as Conductor · Berliner Philharmoniker · Nov 12, 2026
The son of a celebrated violinist, Zubin Mehta emerged from the Vienna Academy in the early 1960s to become one of the era's most commanding orchestral conductors. His rapid ascent through the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics established him as a master of both symphonic and operatic repertoire, while his appointment as music director of the Israel Philharmonic in 1981—a position he has held for over four decades—secured his place among the most influential maestros of the modern age. Now in his late eighties, Mehta remains a towering figure in classical music, celebrated for his interpretive depth, technical precision, and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.
Music Director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (1981–present), the longest-serving tenure in the orchestra's history
Accademia Musicale Chigiana
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