Itzhak Perlman quotes

Itzhak Perlman is an Israeli violinist and conductor, renowned as one of the greatest classical musicians of his era. His extraordinary technique and expressive performances have captivated audiences around the world. He continues to inspire new generations of musicians and music lovers everywhere. Here are 31 of his quotes:

The most important thing to do is really listen. (Itzhak Perlman)

For every child prodigy that you know about, at least 50 potential ones have burned out before you even heard about them.

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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.

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I am playing the violin, that's all I know, nothing else, no education, no nothing. You just practice every day.

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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.

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One of the most important elements in teaching, conducting, and performing, all three, is listening.

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There are people who are uncanny, who are finished products at a young age. I wasn't, thank God.

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This young wine may have a lot of tannins now, but in five or 10 years it is going to be spectacular, despite the fact that right now it tastes like crude oil. You know this is how it is supposed to taste at this stage of development.

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That makes classical music work, the ability to improvise.

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Sometimes it is the artist's task to find out how much music you can still make with what you have left.

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Any gifted child can potentially get in real trouble because of the way they are handled. (Itzhak Perlman)

That's the goal, to survive your gift.

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Competition can be the most nerve-racking experience. Some people just thrive on it.

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Child prodigy is a curse because you've got all those terrible possibilities.

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When you play a concerto with a small orchestra, you don't feel it is as important as Carnegie Hall. You try to work out all the little problems. Once that's all done, trust comes in.

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So many things can drive you mad as a child, not only music.

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Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.

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I feel that you always pay when you are a child.

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I listen to kids play a lot.

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A sponge has that much absorbent capability and after a while you can pour water over it and nothing stays.

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In Paris they have special wheelchairs that go through every doorway. They don't change the doorways, they change the wheelchairs. To hell with the people! If someone weighs a couple more pounds, that's it! (Itzhak Perlman)

Sometimes you get from the mouth of kids wonderful things.

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I look at raising funds for The Perlman Music Program as a challenge and as a way to provide opportunities for people who care about the future of classical music.

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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.

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I love to work with young kids.

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Itzhak Perlman

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Occupation: Israeli Musician
Born: August 31, 1945
Quotes count: 31

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