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.