Gil Shaham

Gil Shaham (born February 19, 1971) is an award-winning Israeli violinist. Born in Urbana, Illinois, he moved to Israel at the age of 2 with his parents (both scientists). At 10 he made debuts with the Jerusalem Symphony and Israel Philharmonic orchestras, and was admitted to Juilliard the following year.

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February 19 - 1971 - Israel - Violinist - Urbana - Illinois - Jerusalem Symphony - Israel Philharmonic - Juilliard

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Shaham's career took off in 1989 when he was called to replace an ailing Itzhak Perlman for a series of concerts with Michael Tilson Thomas and the LSO. Flying to London on a day's notice, he played to glowing reviews.

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Itzhak Perlman - Michael Tilson Thomas - LSO

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Since then Shaham has established himself as a leading virtuoso. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and has recorded widely. In 1990 he received the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant.

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