Itzhak Perlman is synonymous to brilliant violin music. He is known for his direct precision, interpretation, and technique. The virtuoso has also appeared in every major orchestra in the world. On top of that, he also uses the famed—and antique—violin named the Soil Stradivarius.
Despite his worldwide renown, however, Itzhak had a rough childhood. As a child, he contracted polio at the age of four. Polio, an acute disease, rendered the young Itzhak’s legs useless. Adamant, however, the young Itzhak managed to get around through crutches. As soon as he can hold a violin, Itzhak studied music at Shulamit High School in Tel-Aviv, Israel. By 1958, the violinist emigrated to the US where he pursued further studies at the esteemed Juilliard School of Music in New York. His debut came when he performed at Carnegie Hall where he won in the celebrated Leventritt Competition. From there, Itzhak came to fame when he performed with other famous musicians like Yo-Yo Ma, Yur Temirkanov, and Isaac Stern. And by 1993, Itzhak garnered worldwide attention when he provided the score for the Academy Award-winning film: Schindler’s List.
Recently, Itzhak has tried to begin conducting in music. He has taken a post as principal guest conductor at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Itzhak is also teaching at the Perlman Music Program on Long Island, New York where he provides lessons on chamber music to gifted string players. There, he lives with his wife, Toby, and his children: Noah, Navah, Leora, Ariella and Rami.
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