Child prodigy is a curse because you've got all those terrible possibilities. Itzhak Perlman childcursehave Change image and share on social
I am playing the violin, that's all I know, nothing else, no education, no nothing. You just practice every day. Itzhak Perlman dayeducationplay Change image and share on social
There are people who are uncanny, who are finished products at a young age. I wasn't, thank God. Itzhak Perlman agefinishgod Change image and share on social
The 'Mozart Symphony No. 27' is an early composition. I find it charming. Itzhak Perlman charmcompositionearly Change image and share on social
The most important thing to do is really listen. Itzhak Perlman importantlistenthing Change image and 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
There is no such thing as getting rid of nervousness. Itzhak Perlman nervousnessridthing Change image and share on social
When I came to the United States, I appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show as a 13-year-old, and I played a Mendelssohn Concerto, and it sounded like a talented 13-year-old with a lot of promise. But it did not sound like a finished product. Itzhak Perlman appearconcertofinish share on social
I'm now doing three things: concerts, conducting, and teaching, and they each support each other. I learn to see things from different perspectives and listen with different ears. The most important thing that you need to do is really listen. Itzhak Perlman concertconductear share on social
