Itzhak Perlman

Itzhak Perlman, the reigning virtuoso of the violin, celebrates his 70th birthday with the release of his first new solo album in sixteen years. Joining him is longtime friend and collaborator, Emanuel Ax.

In the early 1930's Hitler began firing Jewish musicians across Europe. Overcoming extraordinary obstacles, violinist Bronislaw Huberman moved these great musicians to Palestine and formed a symphony that would become the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. With courage, resourcefulness and an entourage of allies including Arturo Toscanini and Albert Einstein, Huberman saved nearly 1000 Jews-and guaranteed the survival of Europe's musical heritage.

Itzhak Perlman's tone and technique along with Cantor Helfgot's tenor meld together on this performance of traditional works.

In a loving tribute to composer John Williams, Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in a cross-section of Maestro Williams' matchless canon.