Zubin Mehta Receives Standing Ovation at Vienna Concert Ahead of 90th Birthday

Conductor Zubin Mehta led the Vienna Philharmonic in a performance at the Musikverein's Golden Hall. The event, which featured Carl Maria von Weber's Oberon Overture, drew standing ovations from the audience. Mehta, who conducted from a wheelchair, guided the orchestra through the early Romantic piece with minimal gestures and a deliberate pace. The concert served as a pre-celebration of his upcoming 90th birthday, highlighting his enduring influence in classical music.