Q&A with Itzhak and Toby Perlman

World renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman and his wife Toby Perlman, Founder of The Perlman Music Program join Dmitri Berlinsky for a wide- ranging one hour conversation about teaching, violin playing and Dorothy DeLay legacy.

Dorothy DeLay MasterClass Series organized & directed by Dmitri Berlinsky- Artist Teacher, Professor of violin at the Michigan State University College of Music, presenting renowned musicians sharing their insights with emerging young artists in interactive conversations.

Graphic design & video editing by Austin Burket.
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In this video:
01:00 - The greatness of Dorothy DeLay
03:27 - Sugar plum, what is your concept of G#
06:17 - Teaching at the Juilliard School
08:19 - What is so special about The Perlman Music Program
11:04 - On the importance of Chamber Music
12:36 - I want to be moved, make me cry
16:16 - I know who is playing
17:17 - On the challenges and how to find your own path
18:40 - On Kreisler, Heifetz, Oistrakh, Francescatti, Casals, Piatigorsky, Stern
20:52 - Importance of bowings and fingerings
22:47 - Galamian imitation
26:37 - Preparation for a concert
29:26 - On the favorite subject
30:10 - You don’t know how to practice
31:09 - On focus
32:25 - Small segments
34:44 - Practice without an instrument
36:28 - To find something inner in the music to make it alive
39:01 - The great artist is compelled to play a certain way
39:48 - On mental preparation
43:09 - On competition and if competitions are necessary
47:54 - On Sol Hurok, the manager in the grand tradition
50:37 - Having a vast repertoire to be ready for a concert career
52:32 - Passion for cooking, an analogy with playing
55:51 - Looking forward to the live summer session at PMP
58:21 - Reflecting on isolation
59:49 - On Dorothy DeLay MasterClass Series
01:00:53 - Thank you for your support and the interest

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