Backstage with Peter Oundjian: Itzhak Perlman

A conversation between legendary violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman and Music Director Peter Oundjian where they discuss the stories and opinions they share about mentorship, teaching styles and what it was like to work with people like Leonard Bernstein, Ivan Galamian and Dorothy DeLay.
Fun fact: Itzhak Perlman taught Peter Oundjian when he attended Juilliard.

[@TheChickwithguns]

I adore this man. I wish I were talented enough to be his student. He is endearing beyond words.

[@ReadeSnair]

I really want one of these interviews done with James Ehnes this year. There's not that many interviews with him online and he has such great personality and insight.

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Itzhak Perlman is very great Violinist, teacher and good conductor... together hy speak very good, very interesting....i like him very much

[@eliconiaromero9530]

Si pudieran poner la entrevista subtitulada en español sería bueno para los que gustamos de su música y porque no de su persona sumamente agradable y aleccionadora

[@rcheung135]

Thank you very much. I remember attending a concert with Itzhak. One of my most memorable concerts ever.

[@martaupward5992]

Loved whT he said about the importance of language to communicate what you might want hear without criticizing

[@TorontoSymphony]

You're very welcome! We're really glad you enjoy them. More to come!

[@saboo_tage]

I almost threw up when he said paganini molto perpetuo in double stops in the right tempo...

[@alis3270]

Thank you for this lovely interview. BTW, did anyone notice how long his left hand nails are🤔😂 check 5'20"

[@Dissappearring]

This was great! Thanks sooo much for posting!

[@cornel999]

fascinating conversation! interesting question - when did you know you "made" it? i would have thought two times on Ed Sullivan as a young teenager would have been a clue.

[@clayedwards5183]

Dan Cornelius I think it’s a GREAT question. He seems like a very humble person.

[@TorontoSymphony]

Thanks for the feedback Reade.

[@johnries5593]

"What is your concept of this note?" Ouch!

[@williamtracy4453]

Shudup and play your fiddle!! Just kidding! Thanks for posting!

[@TorontoSymphony]

If you haven’t seen it already, check out this backstage interview between legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman and Music Director Peter Oundjian! Backstage with Peter Oundjian: In Conversation with Itzhak Perlman The two discuss the stories and opinions they share about mentorship, teaching styles and what it was like to work with people like Leonard Bernstein, Ivan Galamian and Dorothy DeLay. Mr. Perlman joins us this week to perform Tchaikovsky's violin concerto on September 25 & 26. Purchase your tickets today! bit.ly/1aiWiW6