Percussionist

Vocalist

Itzhak Perlman, reigning virtuoso of the violin, presents his collection of traditional klezmer music, In the Fiddler’s House. Released more than 25 years ago, the album became a PBS special that earned Perlman his third Emmy Award. Perlman comes back to this project, offering audiences the opportunity to witness his masterful technique and remarkable artistry, but also “to see and hear a gifted musician experiencing the pleasure of getting in contact with his roots” (Los Angeles Times). 

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Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler's House

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Itzhak Perlman’s PBS television special Great Performances: In the Fiddler’s House won an Emmy Award in 1995. A recording of the same name was simultaneously released by EMI Classics/Angel, featuring The Klezmatics accompanying Perlman on his first foray into klezmer. This presentation brings the foot-stopping, heartbeat-raising music to audiences around the country, exposing them to a unique and unforgettable cultural music experience that will leave them dancing in the aisles.

Itzhak Perlman: In The Fiddler’s House

Davies Symphony Hall

Itzhak Perlman brings his foot-stomping, heartbeat raising collection of klezmer music to audiences around the country with "In the Fiddler's House," a live presentation of is Emmy Award–winning PBS special, Great Performances: In the Fiddler's House. Almost 30 years later Perlman still leaves audiences dancing in the aisles with this unique and unforgettable cultural music experience.

Percussionist, Vocalist

Judy Bressler

Events

Upcoming events

May 3, 2026

Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler’s House · Philadelphia Orchestra

Past events

Jan 21, 2025

Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler's House · Philharmonic Society of Orange County

Jan 21, 2024

Itzhak Perlman: In The Fiddler’s House · San Francisco Symphony

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