Itzhak Perlman
- January 10, 2024
- Violinist
Quick Facts
Itzhak Perlman Biography
| Name | Itzhak Perlman |
| Birthday | Aug 31 |
| Birth Year | 1945 |
| Place Of Birth | Tel Aviv |
| Birth Country | Israel |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Chaim Perlman, Shoshana Perlman |
| Spouse | Toby Perlman |
| Children(s) | Navah Perlman, Ariella Perlman, Noah Perlman, Rami Perlman, Leora Perlman |
Itzhak Perlman is one of the most popular and richest Violinist who was born on August 31, 1945 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Multiple Grammy Award-winning Israeli violinist, conductor, and esteemed teacher who also received the National Medal of the Arts from President Bill Clinton.
He has performed with Isaac Stern.
He married Toby Friedlander on December 31, 1966 and had five children with her.
Itzhak Perlman Net Worth
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Source Of Income | Violinist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Itzhak Perlman is one of the richest Violinist from Israel. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Itzhak Perlman 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He tried to enter the Shulamit Conservatory at age three but was not big enough to hold the violin.
After he was denied admission to music school as a child, he taught himself using a toy fiddle until he could receive real lessons.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Itzhak Perlman Dating?
According to our records, Itzhak Perlman married to Toby Perlman. As of December 1, 2023, Itzhak Perlman’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Itzhak Ranked on the list of most popular Violinist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Israel. Itzhak Perlman celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.
Top Facts about Itzhak Perlman
- Born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1945.
- Contracted polio at age four, uses crutches and wheelchair.
- Studied at Juilliard School in New York City.
- Won the prestigious Leventritt Competition in 1964.
- Has performed with major orchestras worldwide.
- Recorded over 100 albums, won 16 Grammy Awards.
- Served as conductor for several orchestras.
- Advocates for music education and disability rights.
- Received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
- Continues to perform and inspire audiences globally.
What is Itzhak Perlman's disability?
Perlman contracted polio at age four and has walked using leg braces and crutches since then. As of 2018, he uses crutches or an electric Amigo scooter for mobility and plays the violin while seated. Perlman appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show twice in 1958, and again in 1964, on the same show with the Rolling Stones.
Does Itzhak Perlman play a Stradivarius?
Perlman plays the Soil Stradivarius violin of 1714 , formerly owned by Yehudi Menuhin and considered one of the finest violins made during Stradivari’s “golden period.” Perlman also plays the Guarneri del Gesù 1743 ‘Sauret’ and the Carlo Bergonzi 1740 ‘ex-Kreisler’.
Who is the best violinist in the world?
- 01 David Oistrakh. (1908-74) Ukrainian.
- 2 Jascha Heifetz. (1901-87) Lithuanian-American. …
- 3 Fritz Kreisler. (1875-1962) Austrian. …
- 4 Yehudi Menuhin. (1916-99) American. …
- 5 Nathan Milstein. (1903-92) Russian-American. …
- 6 Gidon Kremer. (b.1947) German/Latvian. …
- 7 Joseph Szigeti. …
- 8 Ginette Neveu. …
How much did Itzhak Perlman pay for his Stradivarius?
Bought in 1950 by Yehudi Menuhin, right, who sold it in 1986 to Itzhak Perlman for about £600,000. It also appears in a popular video game.
Who owns the Stradivarius violins?
The heir of a wealthy American industrial family acquired the violin in 1990, before passing it down to his then 16-year-old granddaughter Elizabeth Pitcairn , who still owns it today.