Itzhak Perlman Tickets

I thought the performance was excellent.My second time seeing Perlman.I was especially pleased to see a performance of chamber music.My only complaints would be that i'm not sure if the Fox Theatre had over head mics at this perfromance.I was seated a good ways back and could not hear as well as i would of liked to over the still rustling and whispering audience.Which leads me to my next complaint.This did not seem to be your usual classical music enthusiast audience.There was a bit more chatter still going during the performance and they didn't seem to be able to tell when the peice or movement was over.It did'nt help that they apparently ran out of programs.Perlman was obvioulsy irritated by this.But i found his speech before the second half a bit snooty and unneccessary.I saw no reason for him to complain to his audience who paid 40 plus to see him.Although he hid this in humor.Why not be happy that you have possibly reached a new audience?you'll be back a Carnegie soon enough Itzhak..............

After going out to dinner Baraonda, an excellent resturant nearby, I walked a block over to the Fox Theatre, where I was seeing, tada, Itzhak Perlman! really don't go to a lot of concerts anymore but when I heard he was playing and playing at my favorite venue (ever!) I had to go. Ticket was for a far-back orchestra seat and was not a bad price for arguably the world's greatest living violinist. But I'm getting ahead of myself. So I went to the Fox, where I wandered around the outside lobby for a bit, as the door were closed, but then we were told there was a "strings demo" in the Egyptian Ballroom to entertain us while the theater was still closed for soundcheck. I've always wanted to see the Egyptian Ballroom, which normally is rented out for special occasions, so I went up. There I got to a enjoy a show-and-tell on the history and development of various violin bowing techniques. There were two violinists and a cello. Very good demo! Afterward we drifted down and into the theater proper. As usual I wandered around staring at everything because the Fox is just unbelievable. Those of you who've been to Rockefeller Center or a Baroque opera house know what I'm talking about. Egyptian/Moorish 1920s Art Deco! Aw, yeah! So, then, the concert. Perlman zips out onto the stage in a motorized scooter (much more elegant and speedier than using his usual crutches) followed by the pianist (who was great) accompanist (and the page-turner). The the half of the show was broken up into 3 segments, in between which Perlman zipped offstage for short breathers and/or to switch violins. I couldn't find a program (the program didn't have the playlist, I should say) but it was all amazing Classical and Romantic pieces that made me feel like I was flying or spinning or breaking up like light through a crystal. Whoah. I think there were about 6 pieces total in that half. No intros, talking, anything. Then there was intermission, during which as usual with Fox visits, I went wandering all over looking at stuff. I love the ladies and gentlemen's lounge downstairs. I could -live- there! Then it was the second half and that was the part that blew me and everyone away. Perlman, unmiked, basically introduced a whole variety of pieces which he almost seemed to be drawing from at random. Like maybe he had 30 pieces prepared and played 10 of them, just whatever he felt like. He made some really horrible puns in the process but I love horrible puns (i.e. a short work by Riis was a "Riis's Piece"!) He played everything from Tchaikovsky to a Heifetz transcription of Gershwin to the theme from Schindler's List (which he played on the soundtrack). Most of the stuff was just insane in terms of the level of expertise needed to play. Hell, all of it was! Pieces that were so fast, I have no idea how someone would even write them down. Or the Tschaikowsky piece that had a bit in it that was so, so, so high it was ultrasonic almost. People around me were going "Oh my God!!!!" Yeah, it was awesome. He got 3 ovations but didn't give an encore, which I don't blame him for because how could he possibly keep it up?

Truly unforgettable experience. The ad lib fro the "real book" during the last part of the performance was so entertaining.

This was a wonderful concert. The Fox is a great venue to begin with, so it felt very intimate. My only complaint is that quite a few people in the audience obviously were either not classical music fans or had never listened to a live orchestral piece before. A large majority inappropriately clapped between movements. Perlman was obviously annoyed by this, as he should be, but he was very gracious about it and explained how it works after the intermission. He was very witty, with a great personality and amusing jokes. Of course, most importantly, the music was fantastic! Absolutely amazing. Even those who are not classical music fans would enjoy this (I'm more of a rock kind of girl). The audience was diverse but leaned more to the older (60+) crowd. (I'm 22.) I am so glad I had the opportunity to see this amazing violinist in person! And at the Fox no less!

His command of the violin, his stamina to perform for the two hours almost continuously and the fact that it all appeared to be performed from memory ( he never once turned a page) can only allow one to draw one conclusion, He is the best!! His banter with the audience was most enjoyable. Not only was his talent revealed but also his persona. Highly reccomend !!!!

Maestro Perlman, as always , was outstanding. He surpasses all other violinist in his playing and control of his instrument. The low point was the lack of a microphone when he spoke. Absolutely unable to hear him from row T. Inexcusable that no microphone available. Also would have liked to have known what his first few pieces were and who wrote thm.

Mr. Perlman is a genius and his mastery of the violin is incomparable. I enjoyed the whole evening and think everybody else did to. He was also great with the audience.

When Mr. Perlman played the theme from Schindler's List it seemed as though the souls of those millions that suffered the greatest of human tragedies were somehow within the notes, and they spoke directly to my heart - I was flowing tears, as I held my daughters hand.

What this man does with a violin can only be described as "supernatural". It was wonderful. The only thing that was disappointing was that the program did not show the names of the pieces and the composers.

Perlman is a master,no doubt about it. However, without a printed program we,the audience, did not know what he was playing or when he finished a piece. In fact , with humor he pointed out that the audience needs to let the music 'breath', and applaud only at the end.

Beautiful music, poor acoustics though and there was no indication of the programme neither in the actual programme nor anywhere else. it would have been good to know what we were listening to. In the second half, Mr Perlman started to give short introductions to each piece - at least I assume that was what he was doing since we couldn't hear him - no microphone. A very amateur evening at professional prices.

Great show! I would love to see him with a full symphony. I would recommend highly to anyone who loves classical or violin.

I thought a program outlining the concertos and other pieces that would be played would have been very helpful. But he is amazing, and I survived the omission in a very pleasurable evening.

Fox Theatre was the wrong venue for this great artist, and you could tell Perlman felt it. When he is at a top concert hall, his performance is usually electrifying. Not last night. To compound the problem, there was no program included in the playbill, and the audience applauded after each movement of the major pieces he played. Perlman was clearly annoyed as the audience demonstrated its lack of sophistication. With no set program, he thumbed through sheets of music while deciding what to play in the final portion of the performance. He didn't use a mike, and we couldn't hear his comments as he introduced several short pieces. Mr. Perlman received the standing ovation reserved for a great artist, despite the fact that this particular performance was less than memorable.

Got these tickets for my parents (father's birthday) and they loved it.

I had high expectations going into the event but somehow Perlman blew WAY past my expectations! The venue was perfect...a chance to see Perlman up front and close. I was able to catch a glimpse of his personality and humor and his violin literally sang to me. You could feel his emotions through his music and see how he becomes one with music...there was no separating Perlman from his violin - they were one and the same! Time and time again I shook my head in amazement as he created music that sang to all ages. I don't think I have ever left a concert feeling so energized! If you love music (ANY music), this is a must see event. By the way, Rohan De Silva was absolutely brilliant on the piano...a perfect complement to Itzhak Perlman!

Delightful show. Mr. Perlman, who played beautifully, was accompanied by piano virtuoso Rohan De Silva, who provided the perfect complement.

I first saw Itzhak Perlman perform 35 years ago on my college campus. I was dragged along by a friend - I hadn't heard of him before. I have been both in complete awe of his talent and a huge fan ever since. Tuesday's performance was an opportunity for me to treat my 17 year old daughter, who has played violin since she was 10, to what I was certain would be an unbelievable, inspirational, and unforgettable experience. As expected,we were not disappointed. She enjoyed the music itself very much, but confessed that the entire time she also was studying the technical points of his performance that we uninitiated wouldn't know to look for. Although she is a "very cool" high school senior, she actually gasped in amazement, more than once, as Mr. Perlman played unimaginably difficult sections. She also was enthralled during those"teaching moments" when he gave us, the audience, lessons in the finer points of protocol (don't clap between movements, PLEASE!), or background on some of his selections. She was particularly taken with Mr. Perlman's relaxed sense of humor, and his lack of "pomposity." All in all, a spectacular performance and evening, one that neither of us will ever forget. **My one complaint is in regards to the program - the ushers ran out prior to the beginning of the performance - when we were able to get our hands on one on our way out, we were both extremely disappointed to discover that the specifics of the musical program itself were not included. We would love to know what pieces we were so immensely enjoying - other than the final portion of the performance, in which Mr. Perlman introduced each piece himself, we have absolutely no idea what was performed. We were both very surprised and very disappointed by that.

The show was great! Especially the second half where he shared his personality with the audience.

You knew he is one of the greatest violinists before you sat down; but what a performance !!! Not only was his play and that of his pianist spell-binding; Perlman enchanted the audience with his brief talks about the small pieces he played ! His humor really came thru and connected with the audience. It would have been nice to have an insert in the Program as to the major pieces he played. Several people around us were looking for the Program specifics which were not part of the printed Program. A minor aspect to an otherwise breath-taking evening !