Isaac Stern's career as a solo artist, chamber musician, and much else (he led the movement to save Carnegie hall) was remarkable. These albums of his live performances are an eloquent testament to his musical insights, technical command and his gorgeous, luminous tone. Isaac Stern was born in 1920, in Krzemieniec, now in Ukraine. A year later his parents came to San Francisco. Violin lessons began at eight, with Naoum Blinder. Two years later he made his debut, playing Bach double concerto with his teacher. His Town Hall debut in 1937 was followed by a Carnegie Hall debut in 1943. He was the first American artist to tour the former Soviet Union - and as a result became a deeply respected figure there. The campaign to save Carnegie Hall began in 1960. The Six-Day War of 1967 saw his iconic performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with Leonard Bernstein on Mount Scopus. His involvement with Hollywood, which began in 1948 with his performance in Humoresque, was followed up in 1971, when he played on the soundtrack of Fiddler on the Roof. His travel to China in 1979 led to a resurgence of classical music in that country. He recorded prolifically and received countless honors and tributes.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: I. Allegro Vivace
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: II. Andante, Piu Tosto Allegretto
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: III. Allegro Piacevole
Sonata For Solo Violin In G Minor Bwv 1001: I. Adagio
Sonata For Solo Violin In G Minor Bwv 1001: II. Fuga
Sonata For Solo Violin In G Minor Bwv 1001: III. Siciliano
Sonata For Solo Violin In G Minor Bwv 1001: IV. Presto
Violin Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 80: I. Andante Assai
Violin Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 80: II. Allegro Brusco
Violin Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 80: III. Andante
Violin Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 80: IV. Allegrissimo - Andante Assai, Come Prima
La Campanella
Violin Concerto No. 4 In A Major, Op. 31: I. Andante
Violin Concerto No. 4 In A Major, Op. 31: II. Adagio Religioso
Violin Concerto No. 4 In A Major, Op. 31: III. Scherzo. Vivace
Violin Concerto No. 4 In A Major, Op. 31: IV. Finale Marziale: Andante - Allegro
Violin Concerto No. 1 In C, Hob, Viia/1: Mvt II. Adagio
Burlesque, Op. 17 No. 4
Sicilienne Et Rigaudon In The Style Of Francoeur
Concerto For 4 Violins In B Minor, Op. 3/10, Rv. 580: I. Allegro
Concerto For 4 Violins In B Minor, Op. 3/10, Rv. 580: II. Largo - Larghetto - Adagio - Largo
Concerto For 4 Violins In B Minor, Op. 3/10, Rv. 580: III. Allegro
Sonata For Violin And Piano In A Major, K. 305: I. Allegro Di Molto
Sonata For Violin And Piano In A Major, K. 305: II. Tema Con Variazioni (Andante Grazioso)
Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112: II. Andante Tranquillo
Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112: III. Andante Tranquillo

UPC: 061297812899
Label: Doremi Records
Release Date: 1.1.21
Format: CD

Isaac Stern Live 2 / Various 2pk - Isaac Stern Live 2 (2 CD)