March 03, 1989 • Page Image 15
…Save Zubin Mehta Israel, and because its members represent many dif- ferent nationalities, Yiddish is the common language spoken in rehearsals. Mehta first began his rela- tionship with the Israel Philharmonic in 1969 as its first permanent music ad- viser. Their ensuing relation- ship through the 1970s led to Mehta's election in 1981 by the orchestra members as the Music Director for Life. Con- current with his Israel Philharmonic appointme...…

















































