Isaac Stern
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"Isaac Stern" was a Soviet-born violinist and conductor. He was renowned for his recordings and for discovering new musical talent.

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Mozart's music is like an X-ray of your soul - it shows what is there, and what isn't. Yet he isn't taken very seriously by the younger generation.

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

A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.

His style of playing, particularly in his early years, was a stunning patrician elegance with a very natural musical line which fitted the style of whatever composition.

I have a responsibility to pass on to the next generation what I learned from my teachers, ... It keeps me young and reminds me where I came from. Teaching young artists is like giving water to a flower.

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

Playing a concerto with Zubin is like being surrounded by a well-loved, cashmere-lined silk glove.