The legendary violinist talks about his musical background and philosophies
Isaac Stern discusses the art of violin playing: 'The most difficult thing of all is to be simple. It's possible for very young children and for experienced professionals, but in between there's a long way.'
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Zukerman shares his memories of his mentor Stern, in honour of the great violinist’s 100th anniversary
With 2020 marking the centenary of Isaac Stern’s birth, Carnegie Hall dedicates its 2019–2020 season in the violinist’s honour. This video, introducing the celebrations, pays tribute to the violinist and activist; as well as his tireless work in saving Carnegie Hall from demolition in 1960.
The cellist appears alongside the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra and its music director Stuart Malina
Philharmonia musicians perform one of Finland’s most popular Christmas carols, Jean Sibelius’s Julvisa
Double bassist Théotime Voisin and pianist Maurice van Schoonhoven perform an arrangement of the popular opera overture in a tribute to the bel canto tradition
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The work has been arranged and recorded for double bass by James Oesi for his latest single release
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