I met my wife in music camp. She's got great ears, and we have a relationship where she's not afraid to tell me anything. If something's going on in my playing, she will tell me about it, and that's very, very important. Itzhak Perlman afraidcampear share on social
Believe me, I've had interviews where the person says, 'So when did you start and why? What about your parents?' I say to them, 'Please, have you heard of the word 'Google?'' Itzhak Perlman googlehavehear 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
My message is that giving is very important. Giving is a Jewish thing, and I like to talk about that. There's nothing more important, personally, for anybody than being able to give. Itzhak Perlman giveimportantjewish Change image and share on social
I actually wanted to play the violin before I had polio, and then afterwards, there was no reason not to. Itzhak Perlman playpolioreason Change image and share on social
That's the goal, to survive your gift. Itzhak Perlman giftgoalsurvive 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
A lot of people ask me, 'What is your goal now that you have done everything?' And I always say that my goal is to not be bored by what I do. The only way that I cannot be bored by what I do is if I play something and it's all new to me. Itzhak Perlman boregoallot share on social
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. Itzhak Perlman beatconductorfeel Change image and share on social
