As China and the European Union celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, legendary conductor Zubin Mehta reflects on music’s timeless role in uniting cultures. 🌐 The maestro, who once led orchestras like the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics, recently returned to the Chinese mainland—revisiting Shanghai, a city etched in his childhood memories.
‘Music speaks where words fail,’ Mehta told CGTN’s Tian Wei. Recalling his family’s ties to Shanghai, he emphasized how Mozart and Beethoven transcend borders: ‘Their mastery convinces people, no matter the language.’ 🎶
With a career spanning six decades, including a historic stint at the New York Philharmonic, Mehta sees orchestras as ‘living bridges’ between East and West. His July visit underscores China’s growing embrace of classical arts—and how cultural diplomacy hits all the right notes. 🎼
