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Musical Memories of the High Holidays with Itzhak Perlman

Violinist Itzhak Perlman plays during the entertainment portion of the White House State Dinner in honor on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Monday evening, May 7, 2007
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Violinist Itzhak Perlman plays during the entertainment portion of the White House State Dinner in honor on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Monday evening, May 7, 2007

Airs Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 2 p.m. For Itzhak Perlman, the Jewish High Holidays – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – bring a flood of memories, many of them associated with music. In this one-hour special, the superstar violinist shares a wide variety of recordings that have special meaning for him, including several of his own performances. Ranging from classical gems to cantorial singing to raucous klezmer fiddling, the music will spark warm associations and an emotional response for all listeners.