Mehta (IPA: [meːɦt̪aː]) is an Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word mahita meaning 'great' or 'praised'. It is found among several Indian religious groups, including Hindus, Jains, Parsis, and Sikhs.
Zubin Mehta, Indian orchestral conductor and musical director known for his expressiveness on the podium and for his interpretation of the operatic repertoire. He was perhaps best known for his work with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Learn more about Mehta’s life and career.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mehta have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in India, and Pakistan.
Mehta led the Three Tenors Concerts in Rome and Los Angeles. Together with his friends and fellow soccer fans José Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, he created the most wildly sensational classical music success story of our time.
In January 1961, the Indian-born conductor Zubin Mehta made his first appearance with the LA Phil as a last-minute substitute. Mehta recalls that the orchestra’s then-Chair Dorothy Chandler asked him after his performances to serve as an associate conductor under Solti.
Zubin Mehta, the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s conductor emeritus and (without exaggeration) a living L.A. icon, returned last weekend to conduct Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony with his old band.
Zubin Mehta, at 89, still commands mammoth Bruckner - Los Angeles Times
10 Life-Changing Insights from Zubin Mehta’s 90 Brilliant Years That Will Transform Your Musical Experience As we celebrate his 90th birthday, uncover the lesser-known stories and inspirations that illuminate the magic behind Mehta's remarkable impact on classical music.