Isaac Stern Quotes

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Isaac Stern was a renowned Russian-American violinist born on July 21, 1920. He gained fame for his exceptional talent and performances, becoming one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. Stern was not only a performer but also a passionate advocate for music education and the arts. He played a significant role in the development of young musicians and was instrumental in saving Carnegie Hall from demolition. Stern's legacy continues to inspire violinists and music lovers worldwide.

"Music is like making love: either all or nothing."

"Music is like making love: either all or nothing."

"Mozart's music is like an X-ray of your soul - it shows what is there, and what isn't."

"Mozart's music is like an X-ray of your soul - it shows what is there, and what isn't."

"Everywhere in the world, music enhances a hall, with one exception: Carnegie Hall enhances the music."

"Everywhere in the world, music enhances a hall, with one exception: Carnegie Hall enhances the music."

"Listen, I will now tell you the truth and there is no other."

"Listen, I will now tell you the truth and there is no other."

Truth, Now, Will

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"A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man."

"A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man."

Talent, Genius, Man

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"There are more bad musicians than there is bad music."

"There are more bad musicians than there is bad music."

Music, Musicians

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