He is widely remembered for his fearless performance at a 1991 concert in Jerusalem during the Gulf War.
When sirens began to sound, the audience feared the worst, and began donning gas masks.
Mr Stern, however, ignored the intrusion and focused all his attentions on a Bach solo.
Everything ends. Violinist Isaac Stern dies.
Goodbye, Isaac.
This is the beginning of underground journalism. If the objective story is going to get out, somebody is going to have to go in and get it. But beware, this is post-911 America; leave your press pass behind.