I am jealous of all those people who live on the shore of Dal Lake.

- Zubin Mehta

In truth, I became a conductor because deep down I wanted to conduct Brahmss four symphonies and Richard Strausss tone poems.

- Zubin Mehta

It's hard to find an emblem of cultural, national pride that burns as bright as Israel's success in classical music.

- Zubin Mehta

I knew at university that medicine was just not for me. I saved many lives by not being a doctor!

- Zubin Mehta

A woman's life in the orchestra is not as long as a man's; she is just not as good at 60 as a man is at 60.

- Zubin Mehta

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 of the f…

- Zubin Mehta

...Ori Kam is an outstanding violist who has already played as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra twice, much to our delight and satisf…

- Zubin Mehta

Although I am flexible and ready to take advice, I can't carry an umbrella of thoughts over my head that would distract me and affect my music making.

- Zubin Mehta

I feel that the critic and music director should have such a good relationship they can pick up the phone and call each other any time.

- Zubin Mehta