Itzhak Perlman

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. His numerous awards include a Kennedy Center Honoree, the Medal of Liberty and a National Medal of the Arts. In addition to his many orchestral and recital appearances throughout the world, Perlman performs as conductor with leading orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic, the Israel Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony and the New York Philharmonic. He was Principal Guest Conductor of the Detroit Symphony from 2001 to 2005. Perlman proudly possesses four Emmy Awards and fifteen Grammy awards. He performed at the 2006 Academy Awards and at The Juilliard School Centennial gala, broadcast nationally on Live from Lincoln Center. He collaborated with composer John Williams in Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning film Schindler's List, in which he performed the violin solos.
Location: Cobb Great Hall