<p>"Zubin Mehta has become an Ambassador of Good Will representing the State of Israel and has improved Israel's image throughout the world as a result," Peres said, extending the invitation.<br /><br />The festive concert is scheduled for today evening where IPO will perform works by Strauss, Beethoven and Puccini.<br /><br />The concert will take place in the garden of Beit HaNassi (President's House) and will include all the musicians of the IPO, conducted by Mehta.<br /><br />"I have been friendly with President Peres for decades and am one of his great admirers. I am very moved by this great honour. The IPO would have never achieved such worldwide success without the assistance of the State of Israel. After so many years Israel is also a home for me," Mehta said.<br /><br />Soprano Chen Reiss will also perform at the concert that marks the 75th anniversary of IPO.<br />Supporters of the orchestra alongwith young adults from the Negev and Galil region of Israel have been invited to attend the concert.<br /><br />The IPO was founded in 1936 and is a cornerstone of Israeli culture.</p>
<p>"Zubin Mehta has become an Ambassador of Good Will representing the State of Israel and has improved Israel's image throughout the world as a result," Peres said, extending the invitation.<br /><br />The festive concert is scheduled for today evening where IPO will perform works by Strauss, Beethoven and Puccini.<br /><br />The concert will take place in the garden of Beit HaNassi (President's House) and will include all the musicians of the IPO, conducted by Mehta.<br /><br />"I have been friendly with President Peres for decades and am one of his great admirers. I am very moved by this great honour. The IPO would have never achieved such worldwide success without the assistance of the State of Israel. After so many years Israel is also a home for me," Mehta said.<br /><br />Soprano Chen Reiss will also perform at the concert that marks the 75th anniversary of IPO.<br />Supporters of the orchestra alongwith young adults from the Negev and Galil region of Israel have been invited to attend the concert.<br /><br />The IPO was founded in 1936 and is a cornerstone of Israeli culture.</p>