Primary Wave has acquired rights to renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman's recordings and likeness in a comprehensive partnership deal. The agreement includes all recording interests from Perlman's 50-year career, artist royalties, and name and likeness rights.

The acquisition 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 musician, a 15-time Grammy winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: "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."

Primary Wave and Perlman plan to collaborate on:

• Marketing initiatives
• Sync opportunities
• New film and TV projects

Primary Wave VP 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.

This partnership follows Primary Wave's recent investments in other musical legends, including Chuck Mangione's publishing rights and BMG's worldwide administration agreement with flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía.

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