Itzhak Perlman News

Colburn School Hosts Tribute To Retired Faculty Member Ron Leonard

by Stephi Wild — March 7, 2018

After an almost thirty-year tenure, cellist Ronald Leonard has retired from the Colburn School.

John Williams to Bequeath Concert and Film Scores to Juilliard

by Julie Musbach — March 6, 2018

The Juilliard School announced today that it has received a bequest from Academy Award-winning composer and conductor John Williams of his complete library of concert music and film music scores as well as his sketchbooks.

Kathleen Battle Takes the Stage in 'Underground Railroad – A Spiritual Journey'

by Julie Musbach — March 2, 2018

American soprano Kathleen Battle's luminous voice has been called by The Washington Post ".

National Philharmonic Welcomes Grammy Winning Violinist Melissa White This Month

by A.A. Cristi — March 1, 2018

The National Philharmonic celebrates the genius of Johannes Brahms at Strathmore with a performance by Grammy and Sphinx Competition award winner, American violinist Melissa White, in "Spirited Brahms.

Harlem Quartet With CSUN's Samuel Goldberg Honors String Quartet At The Soraya, 3/14

by A.A. Cristi — February 26, 2018

Praised for its "panache" by The New York Times, the Harlem Quartet is "bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent," says the Cincinnati Enquirer.

YIDDISHFEST Offers The Whole Mishpukhe A Renaissance In Contemporary Jewish Culture And Language

by A.A. Cristi — February 26, 2018

The press has called Tony Award-nominated director, Broadway actress and singer Eleanor Reissa the "Yiddish Beyonce.

Kravis Center Announces Cancellation Of Monday's Concert By Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman And Rohan De Silva

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2018

Due to an emergency medical procedure, Itzhak Perlman, who was scheduled to perform with Pinchas Zukerman and Rohan De Silva at the Kravis Center on Monday February 26, regrets that he is unable to appear for the performance.

Pasadena Symphony Announces 2018/19 Symphony Classics Season

by A.A. Cristi — February 21, 2018

Michael Arden Will Direct ANNIE; LA Phil Bernstein 100 Celebration Will Feature Kristin Chenoweth & Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Set for Hollywood Bowl

by Julie Musbach — February 21, 2018

The Los Angeles Philharmonic announces its 97thsummer season at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring a roster of world-class artists in genres ranging from classical and pops to jazz, rock, and world music, with concerts taking place between June and September 2018.

VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer For Upcoming Documentary ITZHAK

by Macon Prickett — February 20, 2018

The first trailer for upcoming Itzhak Perlman Documentary ITZHAK has been released.

Celebrity-Filled Special MISTER ROGERS: IT'S YOU I LIKE To Premiere on PBS In March

by Macon Prickett — February 15, 2018

MISTER ROGERS: IT'S YOU I LIKE, a celebrity-filled, hour-long special that premieres on PBS stations in March 2018(check local listings), celebrates Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, the pioneering PBS series that premiered nationally 50 years ago and became an iconic and enduring landmark in the world o

Colburn Orchestra Headlines The Broad Stage

by Julie Musbach — February 14, 2018

The Colburn Orchestra makes its triumphant return to the Broad Stage on Thursday, March 1, for a program of classical greats: Rossini, Nielsen and Beethoven.

The Jacob Burns Film Center Announces Lineup For The 2018 Westchester Jewish Film Festival

by Macon Prickett — February 13, 2018

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is pleased to announce a compelling lineup—featuring a robust mix of 41 documentaries and narratives—for the 17th annual Westchester Jewish Film Festival (WJFF), including all 10 episodes of The Writer, one of the latest in Israel's brilliant streak of TV drama

Contralto Avery Amereau Joins ACO In Brahms, Ries, And Schubert At Lincoln Center

by Stephi Wild — February 13, 2018

On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 8pm, American Classical Orchestra, "the nation's premier orchestra dedicated to period instrument performance" (Vulture), closes out its 2017-2018 season with the return of celebrated contralto Avery Amereau in a program of bright light and visible darkness at Alice Tu

Blossom Music Center Turns 50 and Announces Summer Lineup

by Stephi Wild — February 11, 2018

Blossom Music Center, The Cleveland Orchestra's summer home, marks its 50th anniversary this summer.

Photo Flash: Trudy Carmichael To Play Sid Gold's Request Room On Saturday, 2/17 At 8pm

by Julie Musbach — February 9, 2018

?Fresh off of her European tour to Amsterdam, ?Trudy Carmichael ??returns to New Amsterdam for a brand new One Night O?nly musically improvised performance of Trudy Carmichael Presents' The Improvised One-Woman Show! on Saturday, February 17th at 8:00pm at Sid Gold's Request Room? ?(165 W 26

Philip Glass Ensemble's Performance at Carnegie Hall on February 16 to be Webcast

by Julie Musbach — February 9, 2018

Carnegie Hall today announced that thePhilip Glass Ensemble's sold-out performance next Friday, February 16, at 8:00 p.

Key Pianists Presents Celebrated Artists Misha & Cipa Dichter at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

by Julie Musbach — February 8, 2018

Entering the sixth decade of a noted global career, pianist Misha Dichter will be presented by the Key Pianists concert series on Wednesday evening, February 21st, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.

2nd Shanghai Isaac Stern Attracts Record Number Of Applicants

by Alan Henry — February 7, 2018

Shanghai, China, February 7, 2018-Organizers for the Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC) today announced the final application numbers for the 2018 Competition.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces 2018/19 Season

by Julie Musbach — February 7, 2018

Los Angeles Philharmonic Music & Artistic DirectorGustavo Dudamel and CEO Simon Woods announce the 2018/19 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall and beyond.