Heartwarming recital from Itzhak Perlman

By Mayumi Wardrop, 18 January 2017

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Reviewed at Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco on 16 January 2017

Vivaldi, Violin Sonata in A major, Op.2 no. 2, RV 31

Beethoven, Violin Sonata no. 5 in F major "Fruhling (Spring)", Op.24

Schumann, Fantasiestücke, Op.73

Stravinsky, Suite italienne

Works by Kreisler

Works by Tchaikovsky

Works by Wieniawski

Works by Williams

Works by Joachim

Itzhak Perlman, Violin

Rohan De Silva, Piano

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Mayumi Wardrop

Mayumi holds a Masters degree in Clinical Audiology, but her real interest and passion is Western art music history and musicology. She is a violinist and part-time student of French and Music, while also being a full-time mother to two boys. She is based in San Mateo, California.

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