Zukerman seems the forever-young virtuoso: expressively resourceful, infectiously musical and technically impeccable. It was a joy to be in his musical company," commented The Los Angeles Times on the performance of Pinchas Zukerman, who is simultaneously a violinist, a violist, a conductor, a pedagogue, and a chamber musician. Now that's what we call versatile.
   Born in Tel Aviv in 1948, Zukerman first learnt music from his father, and later from the violinist Ilona Feher. In 1962, he went to America, supported by celebrated musicians Isaac Stern, Pablo Casals and the America-Israel Helena Rubenstein Foundations, and then studied at the world famous and highly desired Juilliard School with the great violin teacher, Ivan Galamian.
   From there, Zukerman gradually rose to stardom by winning a plethora of the international competitions. His extensive discography contains over 100 titles and has earned him 21 Grammy nominations (including two awards). In 1983, he even received the Medal of Arts from former President Ronald Reagan for his leadership in the musical world.
   Zukerman performs regularly with the world's finest orchestras and has held numerous artistic positions. In 1998, he was appointed Music Director of the Canada's National Arts Center Orchestra, and is deeply committed to spreading the Orchestra's regional influence. Besides, Zukerman also chairs the Pinchas Zukerman Performance Program and many other projects.
   Visiting Shenzhen this month, Zukerman's concert with the PRD's famous Macao Orchestra is believed to be a marvelous event. His repertoire includes Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Beethoven's unforgettable Violin Concerto in D major.

　　The "True Maestro Zukerman" symphony concert will be held on May 18 at the Shenzhen Concert Hall. For tickets, call (0755) 8284 1888.