Meany Center presents: Itzhak Perlman

Since his breakthrough at age 13 on The Ed Sullivan Show, Itzhak Perlman has reigned as the leading violinist of our time, captivating audiences throughout the world and earning accolades from Grammy and Emmy awards to the President’s Medal of Freedom. Acclaimed for his exceptional talent and musicality, he is revered not only for his technical skills, but for the palpable joy he brings to every performance. This season, Perlman returns to Meany Center after nearly 20 years, giving Seattle audiences the chance to hear one of classical music’s all-time greats in the intimate setting of Meany Theater.

About Itzhak Perlman

Violinist Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.

A heavily decorated violin virtuoso, Perlman was granted a Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2015, a Kennedy Center Honor in 2003, a National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000, and a Medal of Liberty by President Reagan in 1986. Perlman has been honored with 16 Grammy Awards, 4 Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Genesis Prize.