Today, we are speaking with the legendary violin virtuoso, Itzhak Perlman.
Winner of four Emmy Awards, sixteen Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, a Kennedy Center Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Perlman is a superstar! A status, rarely afforded to classical musicians. He is beloved the world over for his talent, charm, and humanitarian efforts.
He will be inspiring audiences at the State Theatre New Jersey on Sunday, April 12, 2026 as he celebrates his 80th year and performs with his longtime recital partner, Rohan DeSilva. The program will include Mozart’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 3 in B-flat Major; Franck’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major; Dvořák’s Sonatina in G Major; and others to be announced from the stage. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Stay tuned to learn more about Perlman’s outlook on music, education, and life.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
MPAC presents Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music
Morris Museum presents Cerus Quartet on April 9th
Newton Theatre presents GRUNGEFEST: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell
SOPAC presents Texas Flood – A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital on April 10th to honor Galina Prilutskaya
State Theatre presents Graham Nash in April
Outpost in the Burbs and Montclair Film presents the Music of John Prine: Film and Concert
RVCC Theatre presents Rolling Stones Tribute Band on April 11th
State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash
UPCOMING EVENTS
