Isaac Stern
American musician (1920–2001)
1920 — 2001
Quick Facts
Profession
American musician (1920–2001)
Born
July 21, 1920
Died
2001 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, conductor, violinist
United StatesBorn in KremenetsDied in New York City
1920
Born in Kremenets (1920-07-21)
1928
EducationStudied at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (1928–1931)
1962
AwardGrammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with orchestra)
1963
AwardGrammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with orchestra)
1965
AwardGrammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with orchestra)
1971
AwardFrequently Asked Questions
Who is Isaac Stern?+
Isaac Stern was an American violinist.
What does the name Isaac mean?+
The name Isaac means "Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.". It is of English origin.
When was Isaac Stern born?+
Isaac Stern was born on July 21, 1920.
When did Isaac Stern die?+
Isaac Stern died in 2001, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.
The name Isaac is of English origin, meaning "Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Isaac — July 21, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
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