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Itzhak Perlman
Who
Itzhak Perlman · Arts & Literature
What
Classical violinist
When
1945, Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine (now Israel)
Where
Israel · United States
Biography
Itzhak Perlman is recognized among Israeli contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical violinist
How & why
Itzhak Perlman is one of the most celebrated classical violinists of the modern era, a soloist, chamber musician, conductor and educator who has won 16 Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was born to a Jewish family in Tel Aviv, contracted polio as a child, and performs seated; he is Jewish and Israeli-American. His playing on film scores includes 'Schindler's List'.
Sources & external links
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Classical violinist
1945
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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