Itzhak Perlman brought his foot-stomping, heartbeat-raising collection of klezmer music to audiences around the country with “In the Fiddler’s House,” a live presentation of his Emmy Award-winning PBS special, “Great Performances: In the Fiddler’s House.” Almost 30 years later, Perlman still left audiences dancing in the aisles with this unique and unforgettable cultural music experience.
Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the recent performance at Strathmore Music Center!
This article is adapted from a press release.
On April 10, Itzhak Perlman and his band played through klezmer favorites.
Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
Watch Itzhak Perlman play klezmer live with the Klezmer Conservatory Band on YouTube:
A heavily decorated violin virtuoso, Perlman was granted a Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2015, a Kennedy Center Honor in 2003, a National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000, and a Medal of Liberty by President Reagan in 1986. Perlman has been honored with 16 Grammy Awards, 4 Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Genesis Prize.
Itzhak Perlman: “In the Fiddler’s House” Credits
Itzhak Perlman – Violin
Hankus Netsky—Music Director, Arranger, Saxophone, Piano
Andy Statman—Clarinet, Mandolin
Michael Alpert—Vocals, Violin
Lorin Sklamberg—Vocals, Percussion
Judy Bressler—Vocals, Percussion
Frank London — Trumpet
Klezmer Conservatory Band:
Ilene Stahl — Clarinet
Mark Berney — Trumpet
Mark Hamilton — Trombone
James Guttmann — Bass
Grantley Smith — Drums
Pete Rushefsky — Tsimbl
Here are some photos of Itzhak Perlman performing live at Strathmore Music Center on April 10, 2025. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Steve Satzberg.
