From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China (1981)
• February 23rd, 1981 • 1h 24min
Documentary, Music, Family
Overview
A beautiful expression of two differing cultures brought together by the warmth and dedication of a great musician and humanitarian. In 1979, as China re-opened its doors to the West, virtuoso Isaac Stern received an unprecedented government invitation to tour the country. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2000.
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