Isaac Stern quotes

Mozart's music is like an X-ray of your soul - it shows what is there, and what isn't. (Isaac Stern)
Music is like making love: either all or nothing. View quote
Isaac Stern
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man. View quote
Isaac Stern
Everywhere in the world, music enhances a hall, with one exception: Carnegie Hall enhances the music. View quote
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There are more bad musicians than there is bad music. View quote
Isaac Stern
Listen, I will now tell you the truth and there is no other. View quote
Isaac Stern
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. View quote
Isaac Stern
Playing a concerto with Zubin is like being surrounded by a well-loved, cashmere-lined silk glove. View quote
Isaac Stern