Top 82 Quotes by Itzhak Perlman

I have always been very proud of my Jewish heritage, which has greatly influenced my music, my world view, and my work as an advocate for individuals whom society often leaves behind.

For every child prodigy that you know about, at least 50 potential ones have burned out before you even heard about them.

The 'Mozart Symphony No. 27' is an early composition. I find it charming.

Television will always err on the side of making something not quite as classy as it could be.

I have just one fiddle. It works, and that's it. It has been an old friend.

The arts are part of the fiber of American society and should get Federal support.

Brahms is one of my all-time favorite composers.

Architects have to become more aware of exactly what is involved in designing barrier-free buildings and homes.

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.

I don't feel that the conductor has real power. The orchestra has the power, and every member of it knows instantaneously if you're just beating time.