Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he has come to be recognized by audiences all over the world who respond not only to his flawless technique, but to the irrepressible joy of making music which he communicates. Perlman has appeared with every major orchestra and in recitals and festivals throughout the world. Perlman has been honored with four Emmy Awards, most recently for the PBS documentary, Fiddling for the Future, a film about the Perlman Summer Music Program and his work as a teacher and conductor in that program. Perlman’s recordings regularly appear on the best-seller charts and have won fifteen Grammy Awards. On television, Perlman has entertained and enlightened millions of viewers of all ages on shows as diverse as The Late Show with David Letterman and The Frugal Gourmet. One of Perlman’s proudest achievements was his collaboration with film score composer John Williams in Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award winning film Schindler’s List in which he performed the violin solos. His presence on stage, on camera and in personal appearances of all kinds speaks eloquently on behalf of the disabled and his devotion to their cause is an integral part of his life. Perlman continues to play all over the world to packed houses.
