Yehudi Menuhin

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Yehudi Menuhin

Born April 22, 1916 · New York City, New York, USA

Died March 12, 1999 · aged 82

Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, (22 April 1916 – 12 March 1999) was an American-born violinist and conductor who spent most of his performing career in Britain. He is widely considered one of the great violinists of the 20th century. He played the Soil Stradivarius, considered one of the finest violins made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari. Yehudi Menuhin was born in New York City to a family…

Known For

Stage Door CanteenStage Door Canteen · 1943
Stage Door Canteen
★ 6.31943
MovieComedyRomance
A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of theatre and film appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The soldier meets a pretty young hostess and they enjoy the many entertainers and a growing romance.
Sabine und die hundert MännerSabine und die hundert Männer · 1960
Sabine und die hundert Männer
★ 9.01960
MovieMusicComedy
Menuhin and Karajan - The Concert Great Moments in MusicMenuhin and Karajan - The Concert Great Moments in Music · 1966
Menuhin and Karajan - The Concert Great Moments in Music
1966
MovieMusic
Yehudi Menuhin was the child prodigy of the 20th century, but also a philanthropist who, after World War II, devoted his work to reconciliation. In 1966, he met Herbert von Karajan, who had built his career under the Nazi regime. Director Henri-George Clouzot filmed this historic moment.
Glenn Gould: ExtasisGlenn Gould: Extasis · 1993
Glenn Gould: Extasis
1993
MovieDocumentary
A collection of recollections and opinions of and about Glenn Gould, interspersed with excerpts of archive footage of the great Canadian pianist speaking and playing.
The Dead Are Not SilentThe Dead Are Not Silent · 1978
The Dead Are Not Silent
★ 9.01978
MovieDocumentary
Moy de Tohá and Isabel Letelier tell their story. They are the widows of two Defence Ministers of the Unidad Popular, who knew too much.
VideoviolínVideoviolín · 1985
Videoviolín
1985
MovieAnimation
A visual exercise which aims to synchronize classical music to the digital image. In this manner, two completely different cultural paradigms are put together.
Menuhin, A Family PortraitMenuhin, A Family Portrait · 1991
Menuhin, A Family Portrait
★ 8.01991
MovieDocumentary
Interviews, footage and photos profile violinist Yehudi Menuhin as prodigy, musician, husband, father and teacher.
At the Haunted End of the DayAt the Haunted End of the Day · 1981
At the Haunted End of the Day
1981
MovieDocumentary
A documentary by Tony Palmer on English composer Sir William Walton (1902–1983), made shortly before his death. The film includes the only full-length interview ever recorded with Walton. Filmed at his home on Ischia and in Oxford, London & Oldham, it includes contributions from Laurence Olivier, Sacheverell Sitwell and Lady Susana Walton. Specially performed extracts of his music are conducted by Simon Rattle in his first substantial contribution to television when he was in his early 20s, with Simon Preston, Julian Bream, Yvonne Kenny, Yehudi Menuhin, Iona Brown, John Shirley-Quirk, Elgar Howarth & Ralph Kirshbaum, the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford & Los Paraguayos.

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At the Haunted End of the DayAt the Haunted End of the Day · 1981
At the Haunted End of the Day
1981
MovieDocumentary
A documentary by Tony Palmer on English composer Sir William Walton (1902–1983), made shortly before his death. The film includes the only full-length interview ever recorded with Walton. Filmed at his home on Ischia and in Oxford, London & Oldham, it includes contributions from Laurence Olivier, Sacheverell Sitwell and Lady Susana Walton. Specially performed extracts of his music are conducted by Simon Rattle in his first substantial contribution to television when he was in his early 20s, with Simon Preston, Julian Bream, Yvonne Kenny, Yehudi Menuhin, Iona Brown, John Shirley-Quirk, Elgar Howarth & Ralph Kirshbaum, the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford & Los Paraguayos.

Musician

The Music of ManThe Music of Man · 1978
The Music of Man
★ 10.01978
SeriesDocumentary
An exploration of the world's music. Yehudi Menuhin has created this expansive survey of musical traditions from five continents. With panoramic vision and infectious enthusiasm, he takes us from primeval rhythms of Africa to the symphonies of Beethoven, from plainsong to jazz, from Swiss yodeling to Irish jig, from steel drum to electronic synthesizer. The Music of Man was a series of eight hour-long specials with host Yehudi Menuhin, following the development of music from its beginnings at the dawn of history to the electronic experiments, jazz and rock of our own time. Menuhin, the renowned violinist, conductor and humanist, participated both as violin soloist and conductor throughout the series, and was also co-writer.

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