Music conductor Zubin Mehta honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
March 2nd, 2011 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANILos Angeles, March.2 (ANI): Internationally acclaimed Indian origin music conductor Zubin Mehta has been honored with a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his musical career.
Mehta received the 2434th star at a ceremony near the north- east corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street and was joined by actor Kirk Douglas who said that Mehta had entertained millions of people all over the world.
Members of the Los Angeles, Israel and Vienna Philharmonics performed during the ceremony on Tuesday in tribute to him.
“I have to say, what a wonderful surprise to have three orchestras I have worked with perform for all of us today. I am grateful to this country which has taken care of me for so many years,” Mehta said.
Mehta was born on April 29, 1936, in Mumbai and his father Mehli was the founding conductor of the Bombay Symphony Orchestra.
He is best remembered in California for his stint as the music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1962-1978.
He was the music director of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra from 1961- 67 and held the same post with the New York Philharmonic from 1978-1991, longer than anyone else has ever held the position.
Mehta was named music adviser to the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969, its music director in 1977 and as its music director for life in 1981 and has conducted more than 3,000 concerts with his ensemble, including tours spanning five continents. (ANI)
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