Yehudi Menuhin
The Lord Menuhin | |
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Menuhin in 1976 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 22 April 1916 New York City, New York, USA |
| Died | 12 March 1999 (aged 82) Berlin, Germany |
| Genres | Classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist, conductor, educator, humanitarian |
| Instrument(s) | Violin, Viola, Piano |
| Years active | 1926–1999 |
| Labels | RCA Victor, EMI, Deutsche Grammophon |
| Website | menuhin |
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin (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. He played the Soil Stradivarius, considered one of the finest violins made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari.