ENTERTAINMENT : Zubin Mehta Returns to Israel
York Philharmonic music director Zubin Mehta canceled his appearances in New York to fly to Israel because of Middle East tensions that have since erupted in war.
“He felt because of the situation over there that he wanted to be in Israel at this time,” said Philharmonic spokesman Neil Parker. U.S.-led forces bombed Iraq on Wednesday night, New York time; Iraq had threatened to attack Israel if it was attacked.
Mehta, who flew to Israel from Vienna, had no timetable for his return to New York, Parker said.
Mehta also is the Israel Philharmonic’s music director.
He will be replaced in New York for performances today and Friday by assistant conductor Samuel Wong.
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