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Isaac Stern (July 21, 1920 – September 22, 2001) was an American violinist. Born in Ukraine, Stern moved to the US when he was 14 months old. Stern performed both nationally and internationally, notably touring the Soviet Union and China, and performing extensively in Israel, a country to which he had close ties since shortly after its founding.
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- Isaac Stern papers, 1940s-2001
Apr 9, 2024 · Isaac Stern (born July 21, 1920, Kremenets, Ukraine, Russian Empire—died September 22, 2001, New York, New York, U.S.) was a Russian-born American musician who was considered one of the premier violinists of the 20th century. Stern was taken by his parents to San Francisco as a one-year-old.
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Join us as we honor Isaac Stern on the centenary of his birth, exploring his legacy as a violinist, educator, and arts advocate who changed the course of cla...
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Explore the timeline of Isaac Stern's life and achievements, from his birth in Poland to his death in New York. Learn about his musical career, his advocacy for Carnegie Hall, his humanitarian work in Israel and China, and his awards and honors.
Jul 19, 2020 · July 21 marks the centennial of the birth of violinist Isaac Stern. He was not only an acclaimed musician and advocate for the arts, but a devoted teacher who was a mentor to generations of...
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Oct 8, 2007 · Learn about the life and achievements of Isaac Stern, a legendary violinist, teacher, and humanitarian. He was a cultural ambassador who opened the Soviet Union to the West, saved Carnegie Hall, and championed contemporary composers.
Jun 9, 2001 · Violinist and President of Carnegie Hall. Even if he had played no role in the saving of Carnegie Hall from demolition, with more than 250 performances as recitalist and soloist stretching across six decades from 1943 through 2001, Isaac Stern would still be a major figure in the Hall’s history.
