Primary Wave Acquires Rights to Legendary Violinist Itzhak Perlman's Recordings and Name Rights
Primary Wave has acquired rights to renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman's recordings and name and likeness in a comprehensive partnership deal. The agreement covers all recording interests from Perlman's 50-year career, including artist royalties and publicity rights.
Itzhak Perlman with violin
The deal encompasses Perlman's extensive catalog, featuring performances of classical masterpieces like Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, and "Black Orpheus"/"Manha De Carnaval." It also includes his contributions to film scores such as Schindler's List and Memoirs of a Geisha.
The 79-year-old Israeli-American virtuoso, a 15-time Grammy winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, expressed enthusiasm about exploring new opportunities with Primary Wave. The partnership aims to develop marketing initiatives, sync opportunities, and new film and TV projects.
"I am excited to work with Primary Wave to see what plans they develop to take care of my recordings and to see what new opportunities they bring to the table," said Perlman, who first gained prominence after performing on The Ed Sullivan Show nearly 67 years ago.
Primary Wave VP of business and legal affairs Lexi Todd praised Perlman as "hands-down the greatest violinist of our time," emphasizing the company's commitment to spreading his musicianship and story to new audiences.
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