A few months ago we had brought you an article on Frazan Adil Kotwal, a young 20 year old dastoorji who is also an accomplished singer. `Performing solo at the Russian centre of science and culture and at the Godrej museum of memories add to his musical footprints. He feels opera is genre of… Continue reading Frazan Kotwal at the Godrej India Culture Lab
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Classically, Zubin
After a recent performance at Carnegie Hall, New York, Zubin Mehta speaks about his links with Israel and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Article by Vibhuti Patel | The Hindu ‘Political Views Test the Harmony’, punned the New York Times’ headline in a recent Arts-section lead story that ran — with the subhead ‘Conductor of Israel… Continue reading Classically, Zubin
Zubin Mehta: I don’t mind playing in Pakistan, if invited
Zubin Mehta is one of the world’s most popular orchestral and operatic conductors. He recently celebrated 50 years of musical collaborations with three renowned orchestras — Vienna, Berlin and Israel Philharmonic. Despite his international wanderings, the Bombay boy maintains a strong Indian identity. He tells Natasha Israni that he wants to use his music to… Continue reading Zubin Mehta: I don’t mind playing in Pakistan, if invited
Zubin Mehta talks about his ‘lasting marriage’ to the Israel Philharmonic
In this day of peripatetic music directors who juggle multiple appointments in various corners of the globe, most conductors are unable, or unwilling, to forge permanent relationships such as were commonplace in the symphony orchestra world several generations ago. By John Von Rhein Chicago Tribune Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra stand in blithe… Continue reading Zubin Mehta talks about his ‘lasting marriage’ to the Israel Philharmonic
'Aapro Zubin's concerts a real treat'
Master conductor Zubin Mehta’s twin concerts at the NCPA might have drawn to a close on Tuesday night, but they were an event the 1,109-strong audience would replay in their minds for months. Author: Mithila Phadke | Source: TNN It was a "real treat" for Mumbai’s western classical music lovers, said art historian Pheroza Godrej,… Continue reading 'Aapro Zubin's concerts a real treat'
Concert will happen, let music speak for itself: Zubin Mehta
The call made to his Munich hotel, as agreed, at 10.30 am, is aborted. The receptionist will not transfer the line to Zubin Mehta unless we specify the room number. "There are security concerns," we are told. The caution has roots in a controversy brewing 4,000 miles away in Kashmir, where he is to perform… Continue reading Concert will happen, let music speak for itself: Zubin Mehta
Frazan Adil Kotwal: Zoroastrian Priest at 20
When you meet Frazan Adil Kotwal, a 20-something media student it is hard to believe that he is a Zoroastrian priest. By Diipti Jhangani | DNA India To add to this he is training to become a western classical singer, performing for the Opera. If that were not enough, Frazan also plays the violin and… Continue reading Frazan Adil Kotwal: Zoroastrian Priest at 20
Zubin Mehta to Perform in the Kashmir Valley
It has been Zubin Mehta’s life-long dream to play in Jammu and Kashmir. Author: Naseer Ganai Source: The Daily Mail UK Come September, and the world famous musician and composer’s wish will finally come true and the picturesque Shalimar Bagh on the banks of the Dal Lake will be the setting. The concert will be… Continue reading Zubin Mehta to Perform in the Kashmir Valley
Zubin Mehta Awarded Tagore Award by Indian Government
Zubin Mehta, an Indian-Parsi conductor of western classical music, will be felicitated with Tagore Award for cultural harmony. A four-member jury led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and comprising Chief Justice of India, Justice Altamas Kabir, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj and Gopalkrishna Gandhi unanimously selected Mehta to be the second… Continue reading Zubin Mehta Awarded Tagore Award by Indian Government
