Isaac Stern Biography

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NAME: Isaac Stern
OCCUPATION: Musician
BIRTH DATE: July 21, 1920
DEATH DATE: September 22, 2001
PLACE OF BIRTH: Kremenets, Ukraine
PLACE OF DEATH: New York City, New York

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Musician, Isaac Stern was a famous violinist and was responsible for discovering Yo-Yo Ma.

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Isaac Stern was born in the Ukraine on July 21st, 1920 and was moved to San Francisco as an infant. After an extensive musical education, he became one of the most celebrated violinists of modern times. In 1960, Stern formed a trio with pianist Eugene Istomin and cellist Leonard Rose. He also contributed to saving Carnegie Hall from demolition, helped establish the NEA and was responsible for "discovering" Yo-Yo Ma. Stern died in 2001.

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