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
I have a very simple philosophy. One has to separate the abilities from the disabilities. The fact I cannot walk, that I need crutches or a scooter or whatever it is, has nothing to do with my playing the violin. Itzhak Perlman abilitycrutchdisability share on social
It is good medicine to go to a concert hall and forget the harshness of what's going on. It can be a very positive thing. Itzhak Perlman concertforgetgood Change image and share on social
Another thing that I don't like to do is show too much how it goes. I do it once in a blue moon. Sometimes there are lessons when I don't pick up a violin at all. Itzhak Perlman bluelessonmoon Change image and share on social
You get more nervous in front of a lot of people. That's why, when you play a concerto, you play with a small orchestra, in some place where you don't feel that it is as important as Carnegie Hall. Itzhak Perlman carnegieconcertofeel Change image and share on social
In Paris they have special wheelchairs that go through every doorway. They don't change the doorways, they change the wheelchairs. To hell with the people! If someone weighs a couple more pounds, that's it! Itzhak Perlman changecoupledoorway share on social
As for minimalism, I don't care, don't care, don't care to repeat myself, repeat myself. Itzhak Perlman careminimalismrepeat Change image and share on social
The thing is that I always consider myself lucky that I can actually cry listening to some music. Itzhak Perlman crylistenlucky Change image and share on social
My experience with the Detroit Symphony has been musically very satisfying. They have a wonderful sound, which for me is one of the most important qualities in an orchestra. Itzhak Perlman detroitexperienceimportant Change image and share on social
I always find that there is a real communication between voice and violin. Itzhak Perlman communicationfindreal Change image and share on social
