A Mehta

When I first started teaching, I used to show a film (yes, I mean film-not video) of Zubin Mehta conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Ravel's Bolero (wow, got worried that I was having a serious senior's moment and was not going to remember the film). Mehta was wonderful conducting the piece and I loved showing the orchestra members who also demonstrated their instruments before playing the piece.
I just read that Toronto is going to be blessed with another Mehta, his son. Arts administrator Mervon Mehta who has been appointed as the first executive director, performing arts, for the Royal Conservatory at the Telus Centre for Performance and Learning. Starting April 1, he will be responsible for directing all aspects of the Royal Conservatory's performing arts, including programming and management of the new Koerner Hall, set to open in the fall this year. Mehta who was born in Vienna and grew up in Montreal, spent 10 years in Toronto in the 80's and 90's. "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Royal Conservatory team," Mehta said.
We are certainly attracting some exciting people to Toronto. Hope that this energy continues to be a positive force.