Interesting discussion between Gilbert Kaplan and Zubin Mehta on NYC radio station.
Some points are:
Mehta and Maazel both would like to see Barenboim as the next conductor of the NYPO.
Mehta is proud of his M5 recording with the NYPO.
Mehta says Brahms is the composer he is most close to.
See below link to complete discussion.
Vatz
Mehta
Kaplan
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/mam/episodes/2007/02/04