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Nostalgia Sunday

This post is less about Israeli nostalgia and more about an Israeli, a classic work and feeling nostalgic for cooler days.

A few years ago I had the privilege of profiling Israel-born virtuoso Gil Shaham while he was in San Francisco to perform with the SFSO. I literally hung out with him backstage for two days to glimpse his life. Talent aside, Shaham was selfless, funny and intelligent.

“So how’d you like my shtick?” the internationally acclaimed violinist greeted me backstage, sweat liberally streaming down his face after performing the thorny Berg Violin Concerto.

That was Gil Shaham. Enjoy this classic. And stay cool.

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