Israeli violinist Itzhak Perlman embodies not only remarkable artistry and technical precision, but also the irrepressible joy of making music. Propelled to international fame after appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958, he has since achieved the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, and four Emmy Awards.

A frequent presence on the conductor’s podium, Perlman has worked with the New York Philharmonic, National Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic, and others. In dedication to arts education, he also teaches full time at the Perlman Music Program each summer and currently holds the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Chair at the Juilliard School.

Itzhak Perlman returns for his 11th performance under UMS auspices. Mr. Perlman made his UMS debut in April 1970 with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and most recently performed with UMS in 2009.