The UNLV Performing Arts Center is proud to present legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman at 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 6 as part of the Charles Vanda Master Series. Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. He returns to the UNLV Performing Arts Center for an exceptional solo recital with accomplished pianist Janet Guggenheim.

Born in Israel in 1945, Perlman completed his initial training at the Academy of Music in Tel Aviv. Afterward, he moved to New York and was soon propelled into the international arena with an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. Following his studies at the Juilliard School, Perlman won the prestigious Leventritt Competition in 1964, which led to a burgeoning worldwide career. Since then, he has appeared with every major orchestra and in recitals around the world.

Internationally, Perlman has expanded his career as a soloist to include conducting engagements with the Berlin Philharmonic, Concertgebouw Orchestra, London Philharmonic, the English Chamber Orchestra, and the Israel Philharmonic. He recently made recordings conducting the Israel Philharmonic and the Berlin Philharmonic.

Tickets to Itzhak Perlman are $50, $65, and $100 and can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 895-ARTS (2787) or by visiting UNLVTickets.com. Discounts are available for UNLV students, faculty, and staff and senior citizens. Student rush tickets are not available for this performance; Entertainment Book coupons are not valid for this performance. A $.50 facilities fee, in addition to the ticket price, is charged on all Performing Arts Center tickets. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Information about all of the season's performances can be found on the Performing Arts Center website.

Founded in 1976, the Performing Arts Center at UNLV continues to be Southern Nevada's premier performing arts venue. Located on the north end of the UNLV campus, the PAC hosts a variety of performances each year in two distinct series - the Charles Vanda Master Series and New York Stage & Beyond. UNLV and KLVX Channel 10 are graciously sponsoring the 2004-2005 Season, "Stars at the Center."