Seattle Symphony: Itzhak Perlman Bruch Violin Concerto

Itzhak Perlman, violin
Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26

Sixty years after his breakthrough as a child prodigy on The Ed Sullivan Show, Itzhak Perlman remains the most beloved and influential violinist on the planet. Bruch’s heartfelt Violin Concerto has long been a signature work for Perlman, showcasing his infinite depth of feeling and his effortless virtuosity.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

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.