Violinist Isaac Stern dies at 81. (In Memoriam).

Violinist Isaac Stern dies at 81. (In Memoriam). Violinist Isaac Stern Noun 1. Isaac Stern - United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)SternRussia, Soviet Union, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, USSR - a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 , 81, passed away September 23, 2001. Hisimpact on the American classical music American classical music is music written in the United States but in the European classical music tradition. In many cases, beginning in the 18th century, it has been influenced by American folk music styles; and from the 20th century to the present day it has often been scene throughout the twentiethcentury, including his 1960 campaign to save Carnegie Hall Carnegie HallConcert hall in New York, N.Y., U.S. It was endowed by the industrialist Andrew Carnegie at the insistence of the conductor Walter Damrosch (1862–1950). fromdemolition, elevated him to icon status. A Manhattan and Gaylordsville, Connecticut Gaylordsville is located in the northwest corner of the Town of New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was founded in 1725 by William Gaylord. The Housatonic River runs through the center of the village. , resident, he died fromheart failure after an extended hospital stay, according to aspokeswoman for Carnegie Hall. His third wife, Linda Reynolds, three children and fivegrandchildren survive him. Recently, he engaged young students in master classes and workshopsat Carnegie Hall.