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Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin OM, KBE (22 April 1916 – 12 March 1999), was an American-born British violinist and conductor who spent most of his performing career in Britain. He is widely considered one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century.
Yehudi Menuhin, Lord Menuhin of Stoke d’Abernon was one of the leading violin virtuosos of the 20th century. Menuhin grew up in San Francisco, where he studied violin from age four and where his performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto at age seven caused a sensation.
The Man. Yehudi Menuhin was a rich enigma: a gentle spirit tied to an implacable will: a perfectionist who loved amateurs and young beginners; an ascetic who relished down-to-earth pleasures.
A visionary & artist. Yehudi Menuhin was a rich enigma: a gentle spirit tied to an implacable will: a perfectionist who loved amateurs and young beginners; an ascetic who relished down-to-earth pleasures. A visionary who got things done.
Apr 21, 2016 · A child violin prodigy, Yehudi Menuhin went on to boost morale in World War II, campaign for equality and earn praise from Albert Einstein. The great violinist died 17 years ago, but his legacy...
But there’s no need for a biographer here: Menuhin told his own story and was a prolific published author. From technique to yoga to history, Menuhin’s writings reveal the breadth of the violinist’s natural curiosity. The following timeline describes major milestones in Menuhin’s life—in his own words. April 22, 1916.
Oct 28, 2006 · Premiere: 8/12/1991. Yehudi Menuhin had one of the longest and most distinguished careers of any violinist of the twentieth century. The child of recent immigrants, Menuhin was born...
Apr 22, 2016 · One hundred years ago, a musician was born who took the world by storm, both with his violin and with his warmhearted humanity. Yehudi Menuhin was born April 22, 1916, in the Bronx to Russian...
Jun 20, 2019 · Yehudi Menuhin was the twentieth century's greatest violinist. As famous as any Hollywood star, he even had songs written about him.A child prodigy, unmatche...
Apr 7, 2020 · Lord Menuhin was his charming and charismatic, gentle self. Menuhin first came to Australia in 1935 when he was 19. The visit was part of an epic tour of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Europe. He gave 110 concerts in 72 cities including 11 each in Sydney and Melbourne.
