Soprano Greta Bradman sings for Zubin Mehta, Australian World Orchestra at Mumbai's NCPA
Fp Archives • 9 years agoGreta, the grand-daughter of Australian cricket legend Sir Don Bradman, was seen at the NCPA on Sunday rehearsing with music conductor Zubin Mehta and the Australian World Orchestra. Here are some images
Controversial Kashmir concert by Zubin Mehta ends on sour note
Fp Staff • 12 years agoSRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - A concert by renowned conductor Zubin Mehta in Kashmir, where separatist groups are fighting New Delhi's rule, was mired in controversy on Sunday, posing potential diplomatic embarrassment for Germany, whose ambassador organised the event. The concert, on the banks of picturesque Dal Lake, went off peacefully on Saturday night amid heavy security to deter any attack by separatist insurgents in one of the most militarised regions of the world.
Bavarian orchestra complains they were 'misled' about Mehta concert
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe orchestra had been under the impression they would be playing for the Kashmiri people, and not, Bachler said, at an "embassy concert" to which access was restricted.
I came to Kashmir with my music to say let the healing begin: Zubin Mehta
Fp Staff • 12 years agoMehta said, "I am not party to the inner machinations of Kashmir politics. I come with my music and say, 'let the healing start with the first note of Beethoven!"
Images: Zubin Mehta sends message of peace through music
Fp Staff • 12 years agoZubin Mehta was in Kashmir to perform with the Bavarian State Orchestra. Here are images.
Security forces open fire at vehicle in Srinagar, one injured
Sameery • 12 years agoThe firing occurred two kilometres away from the Haqeeqat-E-Kashmir (Reality of Kashmir) venue, where the civil society of Kashmir has organised a parallel event against the Zubin Mehta concert.
Parallel concert Haqeeqat-e-Kashmir makes presence felt
Fp Archives • 12 years ago"Despite various tactics by the government, people still managed to make their presence felt. But, still there were hundreds of people who were not allowed by the authorities to attend the cultural concert," said Haqeeqat-e-Kashmir spokesman Khurram Pervez.
Would like to play for all Kashmiris for free next time: Zubin Mehta
Fp Archives • 12 years agoObviously aware that he was performing before a an invited audience of about 1,500 people, the 77-year-old musician said, "Because, we want to do good. And, I promise next time, let's do that concert 'sabke, sab Kashmiris mufat' (free) in a stadium. Everybody should come. We don't want only select few," he said.
Live: Next time want to play for all Kashmiris for free, says Zubin Mehta
Arun • 12 years agoWe track the latest developments in the controversy surrounding conductor Zubin Mehta's concert in Kashmir.
Photos: Zubin Mehta's concert and its impact on Srinagar
Arun • 12 years agoSrinagar was turned into a fortress, but was silent after a bandh called to protest against the Zubin Mehta concert today. Here are some images from today.