Performers Tips
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Itzhak Perlman
Itzhak Perlman (b. 1945 - ) is one of the world's greatest violinists. He has worked with Yo-Yo Ma and Isaac Stern and has recorded most major works for violin.
Isaac Stern
Isaac Stern (1920-2001) is one of the most famous violinists of the century. He dedicated himself to working with younger musicians and among his discoveries are Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Pinchas Zukerman.
Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Horowitz (1903-1989) was a pianist who was born in the Ukraine. Horowitz collaborated with Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini, who later married his daughter, Wanda. With the outbreak of World War II, the Toscanini and the Horowitz families moved to the United States. In 1986, Horowitz returned to Russia for the first time for sixty years, giving concerts in Moscow and Leningrad.
James Galway
James Galway (b 1939 - ) is a flutist from Ireland, known for his technique and interpretation of both classical and popular music.
Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis (1961- ) is a trumpet virtuoso. He has been awarded Grammys in both the classical and jazz categories.
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