Itzhak Perlman on the Spontaneity and Connection of Performance

Alan Alda talks with world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman about the power of spontaneity in music and acting, engaging with the audience during performances, the impact of amplification in theater, the importance of a core sound in music, teaching and student involvement, the connection between a musician and their instrument, and various topics including empathy, compulsive talkers, delivering bad news, and ending friendships.