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August 17, 2020

Isaac Stern’s Judaism, His Genius, and Its Limitations

Unlike some contemporaries, he spoke unapologetically of his Jewish heritage.

Writing of the master violinist Isaac Stern (1920-2001), Terry Teachout notes that he shared much in common with his frequent collaborator, the composer Leonard Bernstein:

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August 17, 2020

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  5. Isaac Stern’s Judaism, His Genius, and Its Limitations

    Unlike some contemporaries, he spoke unapologetically of his Jewish heritage.