Q.1902

Identify this renowned Israeli-US violinist, who, on 14 December 2015, was announced as the 2016 Genesis Prize (Jewish Nobel) Laureate.

His one of the notable performances was at the state dinner attended by Queen Elizabeth II. He has been honoured with 16 Grammy Awards and 4 Emmy Awards. In 2015, he also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

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Itzhak Perlman

In 2008, he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in the recording arts. In 1986, he received the Medal of Liberty from President Reagan. In 2000, he received the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton.