Biography - A Short Wiki
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Itzhak Perlman is an Israeli- American Violinist, conductor, and pedagogue. His works are world-famous. He ‘s played around the world, including the United Nations, White House State Dinner celebrating Queen Elizabeth II, and President Obama ‘s Presidential Inauguration. In 2015, he was given the Presidential Freedom Medal, a medal provided by the United States President.
Career Highlights
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Itzhak first became interested in the violin after listening to a classical radio program. After being rejected from the Shulamit Music Conservatory due to his young age, he self-taught himself how to play the violin. At the Academy of Music in Tel Aviv, he gave his first violin recital at age ten.
Family and Personal Life
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Itzhak Perlman and his wife Toby Perlman, who is also a violinist and reside in New York City with their children. Their daughter Navah Perlman is a chamber musician and concert pianist. Perlman suffers from Synesthesia. We hope for a speedy recovery for him and to have better health.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Toby Perlman |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Navah Perlman, Ariella Perlman, Noah Perlman, Leora Perlman, Rami Perlman) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Itzhak Perlman |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 77 years |
| Date of Birth | August 31, 1945 |
| Place of Birth | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli / American |
| Height | 1.78 m, 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 75 kg, 165.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $12 million |
| Occupation | Violinist |
Height, Weight, and Age
Itzhak Perlman's height is above average measuring 1.78 m. Itzhak Perlman weighs 75 kg. Being born on August 31, 1945, translates to an age of 77 years as of todays date (June 5, 2023).
Quotes
To bring a large audience to a piece of serious music and make it accessible does not mean reducing it in any way. And I’ve learned that if something is good, even if it is a little difficult, people will get that it is good.
Itzhak Perlman
As for minimalism, I don’t care, don’t care, don’t care to repeat myself, repeat myself.
Itzhak Perlman
I’m a mushroom freak. I make a mushroom soup where I use maybe six or seven varieties, not just portobello and shiitake, but dried porcini and morels.
Itzhak Perlman
When you live in a small country such as Israel, the dream of any musician is to go abroad.
Itzhak Perlman
A sponge has that much absorbent capability and after a while you can pour water over it and nothing stays.
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