The lives of Isaac Stern / David Schoenbaum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schoenbaum, David, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stern, Isaac, 1920-2001.

Stern, Isaac.

Violinists--United States--Biography.

Violinists.

Jewish musicians.

United States.

Jewish musicians--United States--Biography.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xvii, 220 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., [2020]

Summary:

"A dynamic biography of Isaac Stern, one of the twentieth century's greatest violinists. In this concise yet comprehensive biography of Isaac Stern's life and work, historian David Schoenbaum constructs a multi-faceted portrait of Stern as a musician, activist, cultural figure, and community member. Schoenbaum digs into Stern's childhood as the son of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, his early days as a young violinist, and his legendary musical career. He also explores Stern's career as a patron of the arts, including his leadership at Carnegie Hall and involvement in the National Endowment for the Arts. Well-rounded, compact and readable, and incandescent with Stern's wit and wisdom, this is a portrait of Stern from four angles: the first-generation American dreamer, the virtuoso and professional, the public citizen, and the creator of musical and cultural legacy"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Immigrant

Professional

Public citizen

Chairman of the board.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780393634617

0393634612

OCLC:

1120094329