Internationally Acclaimed Violin Virtuoso, Itzhak Perlman to Perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra welcomes critically acclaimed violinist, Itzhak Perlman, for one night only, in The Legendary Itzhak Perlman with the VSO on January 23 at Orpheum Theatre.

About Itzhak Perlman

Internationally recognized as one of today’s most acclaimed and admired violinists, Itzhak Perlman is a rock star in the classical world. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to the irrepressible joy of making music, which he communicates. Click here for the full bio.

Quick Facts

— Perlman is a 16-time Grammy award-winning violinist and four-time Emmy award-winner

— He will perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Romantic Concerto in E minor — known as “the heart’s jewel” of violin concertos.

— Perlman was honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in the recording arts in 2008.

— Itzhak Perlman has performed for major film scores including his unforgettable, emotional rendition of the theme from Schindler’s List, with which he will close the concert.

Concert Date

Wednesday, January 23 at the Orpheum Theatre, 8:00PM 

Program Information

The program for the evening includes Mozart’s Don Giovanni: Overture, Shubert’s Symphony No.5 in B-flat Major, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, and John Williams’ theme from Schindler’ List. Conducted by VSO Music Director, Otto Tausk.

About the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1919, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada’s most active and successful performing arts institutions; the largest performing arts organization west of Ontario and the third largest symphony orchestra in the country.

The VSO performs to an annual audience of over 250,000 people and features more than 50 celebrated guest artists each season. Over 170 concerts are performed annually by the VSO in the historic Orpheum Theatre and numerous additional venues throughout the Lower Mainland. 2018/2019 marks the organization’s 100th season

Media release and image provided by Sarah Yu, Publicist for Vancouver Symphony Orchestra