Music

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. 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 his irrepressible joy for making music. He is the unmatched musician in garnering audience attention and bring them into the deep and amazing world of classical music.;Born in Israel in 1945, Perlman has established himself as a cultural icon and household name in classical music by performing to a wide audience. In 2009, Perlman took part in the inauguration of the President of the United States Barack Obama to an audience of 40 million television viewers worldwide. In 2008, Perlman was honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in recording arts, having recordings regularly appear on the best-seller charts and garnered 16 Grammy awards. In the Hong Kong concert Perlman is performing with his long time collaborator, Sri Lankan pianist Rohan De Silva, who has been performing with Perlman in numerous occasions with dignitaries audience like the President of the United States and the Queen Elizabeth the Second.;Other works to be announced by the performer during the performance.