Itzhak Perlman is renowned both as an Israeli-American violinist and conductor. He has graced stages worldwide, with performances in various parts of the United States. One of his notable performances was at the White House in 2007 during a state dinner for Elizabeth II and at the 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama. He has also held conducting roles with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Westchester Philharmonic.

Perlman’s talent has not only been recognized through his extensive performance history, but also through numerous awards. In 2015, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Additionally, Perlman has been the recipient of 16 Grammy Awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and four Emmy Awards. His rise to national attention started with appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1958 and 1964, and his successful performance of Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 1 during his Carnegie Hall debut in 1963.

Throughout his career, Perlman has shown versatility by performing with other renowned musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Pinchas Zukerman, Jessye Norman, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Isaac Stern, and Yuri Temirkanov. He has also demonstrated his adaptability by playing various genres of music including jazz, klezmer, and bluegrass. Perlman's talent even extends to film, having performed as a soloist in a number of film scores, including the theme of the 1993 film Schindler's List. He has continued to make regular television appearances on shows like The Tonight Show and Sesame Street, demonstrating his universal appeal.

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