Primary Wave Music has struck a music rights deal with Grammy-winning violinist Itzhak Perlman, whom the company describes as “the reigning master of the violin world.”
According to Primary Wave, under the terms of the agreement, the company will work with Perlman on recording interests for all recordings on which Perlman performs, including artist royalties, name rights and likeness rights.
The deal includes recordings spanning his 55-plus-year career, including “Vivaldi: The Four Seasons – Spring”, “Vivaldi: The Four Seasons – Winter” and “Vivaldi: The Four Seasons -“summer.
Perlman collaborated with the film’s composer John Williams, who later won an Academy Award for Best Original Score, and played solo violin throughout the score.
Other recordings included are Perlman’s Black Orpheus: Manhard Carnival, 24 Caprice, Op. 1. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra I, Violin Concerto, Op. 35 and others.
Primary Wave said the partnership will give Perlman access to the company’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure to work closely on new marketing, branding, digital and synchronization opportunities, as well as film and television projects.
Commenting on the partnership, Perlman said: “I’m excited to work with Primary Wave to see what plans they have in place for my recordings and to see what new opportunities they bring to the table.
“We have been in discussions about this relationship for some time and I look forward to working with them.”
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“We have been in discussions about this relationship for some time and I look forward to working with them.”
“Itzhak Perlman is undoubtedly the greatest violinist of our time,” said Lexi Todd, Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Primary Wave.
“Itzhak Perlman is undoubtedly the greatest violinist of our time.”
Lexi Todd, Junior Wave
Todd added, “I am extremely honored to be working with Mr. Perlman and his team on this partnership, and we all look forward to working together to find new opportunities to spread his undeniable musicianship and incredible music.” Believable story.
Perlman, who was born in 1945, came to national attention after appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. Leventritt match.
Perlman was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, by President Obama in 2015, the National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000, and the Medal of Freedom by President Reagan in 1986.
Perlman has been recognized by the Recording Academy with 47 Grammy nominations and 16 wins.
He has also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, four Emmy Awards, a Genesis Award, and was recognized by the Kennedy Center in 2023.
During the 2024/25 season, Perlman will perform across the country alongside today’s klezmer stars in celebration of the 30th anniversary of his iconic PBS special Fiddler’s Home.
He performs Emanuel Ax, Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Juilliard String Quartet in selected venues. Itzhak Perlman and Friends.
He continues to tour An Evening with Itzhak Perlman and performs recitals throughout North America during pianist Rohan De Silva’s 25th anniversary season.
Elsewhere in Primary Wave Music, the company announced in October that it had reached a deal with the estate of legendary country and folk singer-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker.
Primary Wave’s other recent deals include a “multimillion-dollar” partnership with the estate of Ric Ocasek, frontman of ’80s new wave band The Cars, perhaps best known for their 1984 hit drive.
Just in the past year, Primary Wave has acquired the following catalogues: Nuno Bettencourt 90s rock band extreme;Signs publishing partnership with alternative rock band spin doctor; and signed a music copyright agreement with Neil Finn of crowded house.
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Primary Wave’s acquisition spree was driven by $2 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management In 2022, the company acquired a minority stake in the New York-based music publisher, which is owned by Larry Mestel.global music businessglobal music business
