Bump in the Road

Season 37 Episode 2

About the Episode

Sharing an intimate moment with the PBS audience, violinist Itzhak Perlman describes how he, with encouragement from his parents, overcame polio to become one of the world's most celebrated virtuosos. He performs with the New York Philharmonic at its 171st season Opening Gala on September 27. (Check local listings.)

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Extras

Alexander and Paul Gemignani Talk Sondheim

Father and son discuss Stephen Sondheim's music, conductor to conductor.

27:38
Cynthia Erivo in Concert - Preview

Cynthia Erivo in Concert, May 10 - Preview

0:30
Joseph Calleja: "Catching Momentum"

The renowned tenor describes what keeps him reaching for higher ground.

0:37
Angela Meade: Covergirl

Opera News captures the mercuric rise of a 21st century star.

0:56
Joyce DiDonato: Romeo Must Sing

Joyce DiDonato takes on the role of Romeo in Bellini's "I Capuleti ed i Montecchi."

11:37
Billy Porter: Images of Self

How performing on stage can help to save lives.

1:22
Joshua Bell and the Havana Chamber Orchestra heat things up

The seasoned violinist performs Vivaldi's "Summer" movement from The Four Seasons.

1:03
The Church of Pammegiston Taxiarchon

A hidden jewel of a Greek Orthodox Church on the slopes of Mount Pelion.

2:08
Beethoven's Humor

The musicians of CMS indulge a different side of the brooding master's music.

1:46
George Tsontakis' "KnickKnacks" (Complete Performance)

Five movements from Tsontakis' dynamic work for violin and viola.

14:47