Itzhak Perlman

Itzhak Perlman’s PBS Television special Great Performances: In the Fiddler’s House won an Emmy Award in 1995. A recording of the same name was simultaneously released by EMI Classics/Angel during the 1995-1996 season, featuring The Klezmatics accompanying Mr. Perlman on his first foray into klezmer. This album, celebrating its 30th anniversary this season, has topped World and Classical music charts internationally, becoming one of the top-selling folk albums of the past decade. This presentation brings this foot-stopping 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.

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, Mr. Perlman was granted a Presidential Medal of Freedom – the Nation’s highest civilian honor – by President Obama in 2015, a National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000 and a Medal of Liberty by President Reagan in 1986. Mr. Perlman has been honored with 16 GRAMMY® Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a Genesis Prize.

In the 2025/26 season, Mr. Perlman celebrates his 80th birthday season with a variety of programs. He performs his iconic PBS special In the Fiddler’s House program alongside today’s klezmer stars. His orchestral engagements include Cinema Serenade programs with the Cleveland Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra and Colorado Springs Philharmonic as well as a play/conduct program with the San Francisco Symphony. He also makes a special appearance with the Colorado Symphony at Carnegie Hall. He continues touring An Evening with Itzhak Perlman and plays recitals across the U.S. with longtime collaborator Rohan De Silva.

For over thirty years, Mr. Perlman has been devoted to music education, mentoring gifted young string players alongside his wife Toby in the Perlman Music Program. With close to 800 alumni, PMP is shaping the future landscape of classical music worldwide.

Mr. Perlman has an exclusive series of classes with Masterclass.com, the premier online education company that enables access to the world’s most brilliant minds as the company’s first classical-music presenter.

ITZHAK PERLMAN: IN THE FIDDLER’S HOUSE 

Itzhak Perlman Violin 

Hankus Netsky Music Director, Arranger, Saxophone, Piano 

Andy Statman Clarinet, Mandolin 

Michael Alpert Vocals, Guitar, Accordion, Violin 

Lorin Sklamberg Vocals, Accordion 

Judy Bressler Vocals, Tambourine 

Frank London Trumpet 

Klezmer Conservatory Band 

Ilene Stahl Clarinet 

Mark Berney Trumpet 

Mark Hamilton Trombone 

James Guttmann Bass 

Grantley Smith Drums 

Pete Rushefsky Tsimbl