Haifa-born virtuoso was as comfortable playing with the Rolling Stones or Stephane Grapelli, African storytellers or gypsies, as he was with classical repertoire

The award-winning actor says the film is important because 'anti-Semitism is on the rise,' and invested heavily to ensure his portrayal was correct in every detail

Former classical prodigy burns up stages -- and ski slopes -- while maintaining a comfortable foothold in mainstream music charts

More than 100 free concerts on offer throughout the northern hilltop city during the musical event