If you put four different people on a podium conducting the same downbeat, you get four different sounds. It's a little mysterious and fascinating. There's so much you can do with motions and body movements besides giving accurate beats. Itzhak Perlman accuratebeatbody share on social
A talented child will have a schedule that is horrendous. You get up and practice, go to school, practice some more, eat dinner, and then you have homework. Itzhak Perlman childdinnereat Change image and share on social
Brahms is one of my all-time favorite composers. Itzhak Perlman brahmcomposerfavorite Change image and share on social
If you put your hand on the piano, you play a note. It's in tune. But if you put it on the violin, maybe it is, maybe it isn't. You have to figure it out. Itzhak Perlman figurehandnote Change image and share on social
The thing about talent is that it comes at different ages, sometimes at a very early age. That's when I find it to be the most challenging. Itzhak Perlman agechallengeearly Change image and share on social
I think that music has to do with what kind of passion do you have. Itzhak Perlman kindmusicpassion Change image and share on social
Teaching is really very, very important. I always tell my students that you should find an opportunity to teach. When you teach others, you teach yourself. Itzhak Perlman findimportantopportunity Change image and share on social
I am humbled and honored to receive the Genesis Prize, recognizing not just my professional achievements and my desire to improve the world, but also my commitment to my Jewish identity, Jewish values, and Jewish culture. Itzhak Perlman achievementcommitmentculture share on social
When I was growing up in Israel, Cantorial music was something I heard over and over on the radio, so it wasn't at all strange to me. I was very familiar with the music. Itzhak Perlman cantorialfamiliargrow Change image and share on social
