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Bump in the Road

Violinist Itzhak Perlman describes his early bout with polio.

09/26/2012 | Rating TV-G

Live From Lincoln Center

Bump in the Road

Clip: Season 37 Episode 2 | 1m 15s

Violinist Itzhak Perlman describes his early bout with polio.

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.)

09/26/2012 | Rating TV-G

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Live From Lincoln Center is made possible with support from the Family of Robert Wood Johnson III, the Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation, The Robert and Renée Belfer Family Foundation, Mercedes T. Bass, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Introducing Alan Gilbert

Clip: S37 Ep2 | 4m 12s | An intimate look at New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert. (4m 12s)

Introducing Itzhak Perlman

Clip: S37 Ep2 | 4m 6s | Violinist Itzhak Perlman and wife Toby invite us to visit the Perlman Music Program. (4m 6s)

Orchestra Mom

Clip: S37 Ep2 | 1m 22s | Conductor Alan Gilbert describes an "untimely" encounter with his mom at rehearsal. (1m 22s)

The Philharmonic Opening Gala with Itzhak Perlman - Preview

Preview: S37 Ep2 | 30s | Premieres Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

The Second Date

Clip: S37 Ep2 | 54s | Violinist Itzhak Perlman describes why the "second date" is more important than the first. (54s)

Then and Now

Clip: S37 Ep2 | 1m 24s | Music Director Alan Gilbert talks about the past and present of the New York Philharmonic. (1m 24s)

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Live From Lincoln Center is made possible with support from the Family of Robert Wood Johnson III, the Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation, The Robert and Renée Belfer Family Foundation, Mercedes T. Bass, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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