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- Born in the former British mandate Palestine, today's Israel, in 1945The Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
- Studied at the Academy of Music in Tel AvivThe Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
- Moved to New York City, studied at the Juilliard SchoolThe Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
- Has performed as conductor of several American symphonies and also performs as a soloist
- Has also performed on tours with the Israel PhilharmonicThe Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
- Joined the Israel Philharmonic's first tour to the Soviet Union in 1990The Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
- A documentary of the visit by PBS won an Emmy award
- Performed violin solos in the movie Schindler's ListThe Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
- Performed at The White House during a State Dinner for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip of BritainThe Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
- Faculty leader at The Perlman Music Program, founded by Toby PerlmanThe Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
- Awarded with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in February 2008The Perlman Music Program: Profile of Itzhak Perlman
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Itzhak Perlman is an Israeli-American violinist who has performed at several events at The White House. Perlman performed at Barack Obama's Inauguration on January 20, 2009, together with pianist Gabriela Montero, clarinetist Anthony McGill and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. They performed a piece written by the American composer John Williams, titled "Air and Simple Gifts."Washington Wire: ...Yo-Yo Ma Tapped for Inauguration Ceremony (December 17, 2008)
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