Itzhak Perlman is an Israeli-American violinist, music teacher and conductor. He is renowned for his profound musical knowledge and skills and is treasured by audiences around the globe. For him, creating music is a way of expressing himself. Perlman has performed worldwide, including at events like the presidential inauguration of President Obama and a State Dinner at the White House honouring His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Passionate about music since the age of three, Perlman initially taught himself how to play a toy fiddle after he was denied admission to Shulamit Conservatory for being too young to hold a violin. He was later trained at the Academy of Music and Juilliard School and went on to win the Leventritt Competition in 1964, eventually kicking off his worldwide career. Since then, the Israeli-American artiste has performed at numerous major music festivals around the world. He further delights his audiences with his regular presence on the conductor’s podium. Over the past decade, he has been more actively involved in teaching music to youngsters. He plays his instrument while seated as he had contracted polio as a small child. As of 2019, he uses an electric Amigo scooter and clutches for mobility.