Download or read book Isaac Stern written by Isaac Stern and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For six decades, Isaac Stern has been revered not only for his profound contributions as a great violinist, but for his political activism and his inspiration and generosity in sharing knowledge with younger musicians. He began performing publicly when he was very young, and was soon touring across the country and around the world. His fame escalated when he led the fight to save Carnegie Hall in 1962, and again when he was the subject of the Academy Award-winning documentary film ¿From Mao to Mozart.¿ Here, Stern recalls his friendships and collaborations with such colleagues as Pablo Casals, Leonard Bernstein, and Igor Stravinsky; his background as an ardent supporter of Israel; and his unique insight into music and the violin. Photos.