All Itzhak Perlman articles
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NewsItzhak Perlman targeted in social media scam
The 78-year-old superstar violinist has warned his Facebook followers not to be fooled by anyone masquerading as him online
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FocusDouble Acts: Itzhak and Toby Perlman
From our July 2014 issue, husband-and-wife team Itzhak and Toby Perlman spoke about the beginnings of the Perlman Music Program, in light of its 20th anniversary.
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FocusThe teaching of Dorothy DeLay - by violinists Itzhak Perlman, Stephen Clapp and Brian Lewis
Shortly after the legendary Juilliard School violin professor died in 2002, pupils and colleagues paid tribute to her teaching magic
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FocusQueen Elizabeth II: a life alongside string players
We take a look at a few iconic moments in string history during the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II
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BlogsViolinist Itzhak Perlman on conquering performance nerves
‘Know your enemy,’ says The Strad’s August 2015 issue cover star
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VideoDvořák at 180: Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma perform Humoresque
In honour of Antonín Dvořák’s 180th birthday today, enjoy this throwback performance of Humoresque
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VideoItzhak Perlman swaps out violin for pizza oven
The violinist truns his talents to pizza making, and shares a favourite recipe. Watch Prince Philip and the Queen listen to an Itzhak Perlman recital in 2007 Read Never practise for more than five hours per day, says violinist Itzhak Perlman
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VideoViolinist Itzhak Perlman performs Perpetuum Mobile by Franz Ries
Violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Rohan De Silva perform Franz Ries’s Perpetuum Mobile, op.34 no.5 at a state dinner in 2007. In the audience are Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, alongside then US President George W. Bush. Read: Never practise for more than five hours per ...
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BlogsNever practise for more than five hours per day, says violinist Itzhak Perlman
Marking the violinist's 75th birthday, we republish this feature from our archive in which Perlman warns against the dangers of over-practising
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VideoIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra: Global Gala 2020
The virtual concert on 28 June was the victim of a cyberattack but can now be seen in its entirety
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Premium ❘ FeatureItzhak Perlman: If you teach others, somehow you teach yourself
He is the reigning king of the violin, whose contribution to his art has been recognised by US presidents and British royalty. Now entering his eighth decade, what can there possibly be left for Itzhak Perlman to learn? Plenty, he tells Charlotte Smith
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Focus5 essential recordings by violinist Itzhak Perlman
To tie in with the violin star's 70th birthday in 2015, Julian Haylock rounded up some of the master violinist’s finest recordings
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VideoItzhak Perlman & Vladimir Ashkenazy in the studio
In this excerpt from Christopher Nupen’s 1978 documentary Itzhak Perlman – Virtuoso Violinist: I know I played every note, Perlman and Ashkenazy are filmed recording Beethoven’s Sonata no.10, op.96
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VideoItzhak Perlman launches online masterclass series
This is a trailer for the latest addition to the MasterClass.com platform, a series of 19 video lessons from Itzhak Perlman. More details here
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ArticleViolinist Itzhak Perlman plays klezmer music
'When you're dealing with music, you're dealing with the soul of the society' This video is an clip from a 1995 PBS documentary which followed violinist Itzhak Perlman as he joined four klezmer groups – Brave New World, The Klezmatics, Andy Statman and the Klezmer Conservatory Band – to perform ...
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ArticleViolinist Itzhak Perlman performs Brahms's Violin Concerto in 1978
In this live recording from 1978, violinist Itzhak Perlman performs Brahms's Violin Concerto with London's Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Foster. Filmed by Christopher Nupen, the video was recently released on YouTube by Allegro Films. Read: ‘Never practise for more than five hours per day,’ says violinist ...
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NewsViolin case to be auctioned for Itzhak Perlman charity
The handmade case by T.A. Timms & Son, bearing Perlman's signature, is to be auctioned by Ingles & Hayday at Sotheby's in London
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ArticleViolinist Itzhak Perlman on politics and disability
Itzhak Perlman: 'That was a mindless kind of decision. It was terrible. You don't do that. It's almost not worth commenting on because it's so outrageous.' Itzhak Perlman reacts to Donald Trump's behavior toward a disabled reporter during the 2016 US presidential election campaign, and speaks more ...
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Article'You cannot practise impatiently,' says violinist Itzhak Perlman
Itzhak Perlman: 'Have an agenda and be patient. You cannot practise impatiently. I would rather practise with my head for two hours than mindlessly for eight!' Violinist Itzhak Perlman gives good, general advice for effective practice and for dealing with performance nerves. Read: Never practise for more ...
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Article'It's a very special relationship': violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Martha Argerich on recording together
My dream was always to play with Martha, always...' Violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Martha Argerich talk about their first studio album together - released on Warner Classics 18 years after their last album together, a live recital from the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The new disc ...
