MUSIC AND DANCE
Featuring Hankus Netsky, Music Director, Saxophone and Piano
Andy Statman, Clarinet and Mandolin
Members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band, and other special guests
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 is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
Having performed with every major orchestra and at concert halls around the globe, Perlman has been honored with 16 Grammy® Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Genesis Prize. Perlman has received multiple distinctions from U.S. Presidents over the years: A Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, by President Obama in 2015, a Kennedy Center Honor in 2003, a National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000, and a Medal of Liberty by President Reagan in 1986.
For this special anniversary season, Perlman returns with a joyful and uplifting program with musicians playing spirited Klezmer music as he presents In the Fiddler’s House. While he has enjoyed many collaborations over the years, Itzhak Perlman's involvement with Klezmer music highlights the rich diversity of his musical interests and his willingness to engage with different cultural traditions through music. These musical collaborations showcase captivating performances that blend classical virtuosity with the spirited energy of Klezmer music. Perlman returns to this project, offering the opportunity to witness not only his masterful technique and remarkable artistry, but also “to see and hear a gifted musician experiencing the pleasure of getting in contact with his roots” (Los Angeles Times).
This presentation brings this food-stomping heartbeat raising music to audiences around the country, exposing them to a unique and unforgettable cultural music experience that will leave them dancing in the aisles!
ARTIST WEBSITE: https://itzhakperlman.com