that's what I figured. HGO (Houston Grand Opera) does a Wagner production once every 5 years or so.
Tix for Wagner were starting at $125 though! DAMN
Perlman was $55 a tix. (mezzanine seating.)
here is Perlman doing the 3rd movement from the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPgqfHYeI0Q