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Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist

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Last broadcast on Fri, 10 Oct 2008, 19:30 on BBC Four.

Synopsis

Celebrated film-maker Christopher Nupen's profile of Itzhak Perlman, who battled polio to become a virtuoso of the violin and one of the world's leading players. Nupen's account of Perlman's formative years is a story of the triumph of talent, determination, character and tenacity over seemingly insurmountable odds.

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Director
Christopher Nupen

Broadcast

  1. Fri 10 Oct 2008
    19:30
    BBC Four

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Duration

60 minutes

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