Indian - Musician | April 29, 1936 -
I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.
Zubin Mehta
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Why does Israel always have to suffer for others to feel bad for it?
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As soon as, say, Saddam Hussein started bombing Israel with Scuds, everyone was like, 'Poor Israel.' But when Israel retaliates - and most of the time they then win - people turn against them.
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I am always hearing from Israelis, 'Oh, CNN is anti-Israel,' or 'BBC is against us.' But no, they are reporting facts.
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We are so indebted to our ancestors, musically speaking, that they have left us 400 years of music.
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In truth, I became a conductor because deep down I wanted to conduct Brahms's four symphonies and Richard Strauss's tone poems.
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If you can sing together, you can live together.
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I endeavor that all orchestras I conduct sound Central European.
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My temples are only in India. When I am in India, I go to the religious ceremonies.
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I love to conduct opera.
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My family and relatives alone could fill Shanmukhananda Hall in Bombay.
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I am an Indian, so I do yoga.
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