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Yehudi Menuhin

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Yehudi Menuhin
  • Date of Birth:
    April 22, 1916
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Taurus
  • Place of Birth:
    New York City
  • Place of Death:
    Berlin, Germany
  • Date of Death:
    March 12, 1999
  • Cause of Death:
    Heart failure
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Nationality:
    British

Family

Yehudi Menuhin
  • Spouse:
    Nola Nicholas - Divorced
    Diana Gould Menuhin -

Career

Yehudi Menuhin

Trivia

Yehudi Menuhin
  • Child prodigy violinist, conductor, festival impresario, teacher and supporter of many good causes.
  • Made his concert debut at the age of 7.
  • Living in London until his death, he was knighted in 1993.
  • Sir Yehudi founded an international school for gifted young musicians.
  • His widow Diana (born 12 November 1912) outlived her husband by four years. She passed away herself on 25 January 2003.
  • He was awarded the O.M. (Order of Merit) in 1987, crowned in 1993, and British citation in 1985 for his services to music.
  • He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6710 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Quotes

Yehudi Menuhin
  • "Stéphane Grappelli is like one of those jugglers who send 10 plates into the air and recover them all."
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Yehudi Menuhin

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