Celebrate the unparalleled virtuosity of Itzhak Perlman, the reigning virtuoso of the violin, with "The Essential Itzhak Perlman," a comprehensive collection released on Warner Classics in 2025. This extraordinary album spans a staggering 4 hours and 46 minutes, featuring 40 meticulously selected tracks that showcase Perlman's mastery of classical and chamber music.
The album is a testament to Perlman's illustrious career, featuring iconic compositions from composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Paganini, Vivaldi, and more. Highlights include Perlman's breathtaking renditions of Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major, Bach's Violin Concerto in A Minor, and Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. The collection also includes Perlman's own cadenzas, demonstrating his unique interpretive skills and musical genius.
Born in Tel-Aviv in 1945, Itzhak Perlman has been a global ambassador for classical music, captivating audiences with his technical brilliance and profound musicality. Despite the challenges posed by polio, which he contracted at the age of four, Perlman's indomitable spirit and dedication to his craft have made him one of the most celebrated violinists of all time.
"The Essential Itzhak Perlman" is not just a compilation but a celebration of a remarkable artist's journey. Whether you are a longtime admirer or a newcomer to Perlman's music, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience, encapsulating the essence of one of the greatest violinists the world has ever known.
Tracks
Kreisler: 3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 3, Schön RosmarinFritz Kreisler, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 1 in E MajorNiccolò Paganini, Itzhak Perlman
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 2 in B MinorNiccolò Paganini, Itzhak Perlman
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 3 in E MinorNiccolò Paganini, Itzhak Perlman
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 in A MinorNiccolò Paganini, Itzhak Perlman
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Carlo Maria Giulini, Itzhak Perlman, Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Carlo Maria Giulini, Itzhak Perlman, Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Carlo Maria Giulini, Itzhak Perlman, Philharmonia Orchestra
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, English Chamber Orchestra
Bach, JS: Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, English Chamber Orchestra
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Itzhak Perlman, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Itzhak Perlman, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Itzhak Perlman, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, Book I, Op. 19b: No. 1 in E Major, MWV U86 (Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46: I. (b) Adagio cantabileMax Bruch, Itzhak Perlman, Jesús López-Cobos, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: II. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (a) Tema. Andante con motoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (b) Variation IPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (c) Variation IIPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (d) Variation IIIPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (e) Variation IVPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (f) Variation VPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (g) Variation VIPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (h) Variation VIIPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (i) Variation VIIIPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (j) Variation IXPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (k) Variation XPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (l) Variation XIPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. (m) Variazioni finale e codaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: III. Un poco presto, e con sentimentoJohannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Bach, JS: Partita for Solo Violin No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. CiacconaJohann Sebastian Bach, Itzhak Perlman
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Itzhak Perlman, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Itzhak Perlman, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Itzhak Perlman, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20Pablo de Sarasate, Itzhak Perlman, André Previn, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Vieuxtemps: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 37: III. Allegro con fuocoHenri Vieuxtemps, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, Orchestre de Paris
Brahms: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 1 in G Minor (Arr. Joachim for Violin and PIano)Johannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Brahms: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 2 in D Minor (Arr. Joachim for Violin and PIano)Johannes Brahms, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Kreisler: 3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 2, LiebesleidFritz Kreisler, Itzhak Perlman, Samuel Sanders
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": I. Adagio sostenuto - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. Andante con variazioniLudwig van Beethoven, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": III. Finale. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro non troppo (Cadenza by Joachim) [Remastered 2025]Johannes Brahms, Carlo Maria Giulini, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman
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