Zubin Mehta - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 29, 1936 |
|---|---|
| Age | 89 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Zubin Mehta's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | World-renowned conductor and Music Director for major symphony orchestras, especially the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. |
Intro
Zubin Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music, celebrated internationally for his leadership of major orchestras, notably as Music Director for Life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director of the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics.
Early Life & Background
Zubin Mehta was born in Mumbai, India, into a Parsi family. His father, Mehli Mehta, was the founder of the Bombay Symphony Orchestra, and he was exposed to music from a young age. He studied in Vienna at the Academy of Music, developing an early passion for conducting.
Career Highlights
- Appointed Music Director of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (1961-1967)
- Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (1962-1978)
- Music Director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (1977-present; designated Music Director for Life in 1981)
- Music Director of the New York Philharmonic (1978-1991)
- Conducted the historic 1990 Three Tenors concert in Rome
- Named honorary conductor for prominent orchestras around the world including the Vienna Philharmonic
Trivia
- He was the youngest person to ever conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
- In 1997, he was awarded the Kennedy Center Honor for his contributions to the arts.
- He is a recipient of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.
FAQs
People also ask
Zubin Mehta is 89 years old.
Zubin Mehta was born the 29 April 1936.
Mumbai, India.
On His Birth-Day
About April 29th, 1936, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 29th, 1936 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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