About
Excelled at chamber music, but was also known for his soloist and conducting careers.
Before Fame
He studied with Alexander Uninsky before attending Juilliard.
Trivia
His recording of Gershwin's Concerto in F and Rhapsody in Blue was recognized as one of 1988's 10 best records by Time magazine.
Family Life
He moved to Dallas, Texas, with his family when he was five. His father was an amateur musician and noticed his son's musical abilities early on.
Associated With
He and Isaac Stern collaborated on the Academy Award-winning documentary From Mao to Mozart from 1980.