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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.
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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.
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From child prodigy to one of the 20th century’s finest and most celebrated artists, Yehudi Menuhin’s legacy lives on. In 2016, the centenary of his birth was celebrated by many special events and concerts (see the timeline), a BBC Four documentary film Who's Yehudi, and a highly acclaimed Warner Classics boxed set The Menuhin Century. 1916 ...
Oct 28, 2006 · Learn about the life and career of Yehudi Menuhin, one of the greatest violinists of the twentieth century. Explore his musical influences, achievements, collaborations, and social causes in this biographical profile.
The American-born violinist and conductor was one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century. His recording contract of 70 years is the longest in the history of the music industry. His first public appearance, aged seven, was as soloist with the San Francisco SO.
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.
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, unmatched by his contemporaries, he...
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