Itzhak Perlman Quotes

Itzhak Perlman
Israeli Musician
Born: Aug 31, 1945
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I have a very simple philosophy. One has to separate the abilities from the disabilities. The fact I cannot walk, that I need crutches or a scooter or whatever it is, has nothing to do with my playing the violin. Itzhak Perlman
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I actually wanted to play the violin before I had polio, and then afterwards, there was no reason not to. Itzhak Perlman
Before No Reason Had Polio Wanted Afterwards Then Reason Play Actually Violin
If you put your hand on the piano, you play a note. It's in tune. But if you put it on the violin, maybe it is, maybe it isn't. You have to figure it out. Itzhak Perlman
You Out Piano Put Hand Maybe Tune Note Your Figure Play Violin
Every person with a disability is an individual. Itzhak Perlman
Every Individual Disability Person
Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition. Itzhak Perlman
Music Future Proposition Expensive Preparing
I don't feel that the conductor has real power. The orchestra has the power, and every member of it knows instantaneously if you're just beating time. Itzhak Perlman
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You get more nervous in front of a lot of people. That's why, when you play a concerto, you play with a small orchestra, in some place where you don't feel that it is as important as Carnegie Hall. Itzhak Perlman
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I'm now doing three things: concerts, conducting, and teaching, and they each support each other. I learn to see things from different perspectives and listen with different ears. The most important thing that you need to do is really listen. Itzhak Perlman
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For people who are really talented, what you don't say becomes extremely important. You have to judge what to say and what to leave alone so you can let the talent develop. Itzhak Perlman
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When I came to the United States, I appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show as a 13-year-old, and I played a Mendelssohn Concerto, and it sounded like a talented 13-year-old with a lot of promise. But it did not sound like a finished product. Itzhak Perlman
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In the musician, there is a tendency to have a narrowness. It's all compartmentalized. I am playing the violin; that's all I know, nothing else, no education, no nothing. You just practice every day. Itzhak Perlman
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My oldest daughter is a pianist; she plays concerts. We play together, also. Itzhak Perlman
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I have just one fiddle. It works, and that's it. It has been an old friend. Itzhak Perlman
Old Has-Been Been Friend Just Just One Fiddle Old Friend Works
Television will always err on the side of making something not quite as classy as it could be. Itzhak Perlman
Will Side Television Something Classy Could Always Making Err Quite
I've been lucky to conduct the very best orchestras in the world: New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Berlin, the London Philharmonic. Itzhak Perlman
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Believe me, I've had interviews where the person says, 'So when did you start and why? What about your parents?' I say to them, 'Please, have you heard of the word 'Google?' Itzhak Perlman
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When I was growing up in Israel, Cantorial music was something I heard over and over on the radio, so it wasn't at all strange to me. I was very familiar with the music. Itzhak Perlman
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The danger in playing a piece over and over again lies in getting stuck in a rut where you don't ask questions anymore and you always play it the same way. Itzhak Perlman
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I am humbled and honored to receive the Genesis Prize, recognizing not just my professional achievements and my desire to improve the world, but also my commitment to my Jewish identity, Jewish values, and Jewish culture. Itzhak Perlman
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I have always been very proud of my Jewish heritage, which has greatly influenced my music, my world view, and my work as an advocate for individuals whom society often leaves behind. Itzhak Perlman
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My experience with the Detroit Symphony has been musically very satisfying. They have a wonderful sound, which for me is one of the most important qualities in an orchestra. Itzhak Perlman
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Access Living is a powerful voice for people in the Chicago area who live with disabilities. Itzhak Perlman
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The problems of the disabled are unpopular. Itzhak Perlman
Problems Unpopular Disabled
Architects have to become more aware of exactly what is involved in designing barrier-free buildings and homes. Itzhak Perlman
Become Exactly Exactly What Architects More Involved Buildings Aware Homes Designing
Brahms is one of my all-time favorite composers. Itzhak Perlman
Favorite Composers All-Time
I say to string players in small chamber orchestras, 'it's always easy to become a passenger on the journey in sound, just adding volume to the whole. But if you play in an individual way, it makes the difference between good and great sound in an orchestra.' Itzhak Perlman
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