Itzhak Perlman Returns to Birmingham
Israeli-born violinist Itzhak Perlman has performed with every major orchestra and in recitals and festivals around the world. He’s won 16 Grammy Awards, four Emmys, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Sunday evening, Perlman performs at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. He recently spoke with WBHM’s Michael Krall about his career, and whether classical music is still relevant today. The conversation begins with Perlman’s earliest memory of music.
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Itzhak Perlman extended interview
Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, dies aged 48
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Israel strikes Gaza as both IDF and Hamas accuse each other of breaching ceasefire
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Sunday Puzzle: Anagrams from a hotel room
NPR's Don Gonyea plays the puzzle with Minnesota Public Radio listener Matt Walsh of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.