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Stern received extensive recognition for his work, including winning the Presidential Medal of Freedom and six Grammy Awards, and being named to the French Legion of Honour. The Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall bears his name, due to his role in saving the venue from demolition in the 1960s.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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.
Mar 20, 2020 · Isaac Stern was 39 when he led the successful campaign to save the Hall from demolition in 1960. After convincing the City of New York to purchase the building, Carnegie Hall became the first structure in the city saved for its historical significance.
- Gino Francesconi
Celebrate the life and achievements of Isaac Stern, one of the foremost American violinists of the 20th century, with a yearlong series of events and a collection of his complete Columbia recordings. Learn more about his legacy as a musician, teacher, cultural ambassador, and social advocate.
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