PERSON WHO WAS SUCCESSFUL INSPITE OF DISABILITY
Itzhak Perlman
Perlman began his music
career at the Academy of Music in Tel-Aviv, Israel. In 1958, at the age of 13,
Itzhak Perlman won an Israeli talent competition. This win made it possible for
Perlman to travel to the United States to tour and appear on television. He
then stayed in the U.S. and continued his musical training at the Juilliard
School in New York City. In 1964, Perlman won a contest among young musicians
known as the Leventritt Competition. Winning this competition opened the door
for young Perlman to perform his violin music all over the world.
Itzhak, now an
acclaimed violinist of his generation, has performed with every major orchestra
and in recitals and festivals the world over. In 1986, he received the nation’s
Medal of Liberty from U.S. President Ronald Reagan. His joy of making music has
captivated audiences and has achieved Perlman a level of respect and admiration
among people of many nations. Great violin concertos make up the core of
Perlman’s recorded music, ranging from the baroque to the contemporary. Perlman
is also featured in the hit movie Music of the Heart.
Born (1945) in Tel
Aviv, Israel, Itzhak Perlman contracted polio at age 4, permanently paralyzing
his legs. He performs his music while seated and walks with crutches. Itzhak is
a well known advocate for people with disabilities, actively promoting laws to
ease access to buildings and transportation.
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