Violinists · 1916–1999
Yehudi Menuhin
American violinist and conductor (1916–1999)
- Born
- 22 April 1916
New York City - Died
- 12 March 1999
Berlin - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1925–1999
- Record labels
- EMI Classics
- Discography
- 41 albums
Biography
Yehudi Menuhin was a jazz musician who played violin. Yehudi Menuhin was born on 22 April 1916 in New York City and died on 12 March 1999 in Berlin. The music is usually filed under jazz, classical music and art music. Record labels: EMI Classics. The discography here lists 41 albums, from “Konzert für Violine und Orchester a-moll BWV 1041 / Konzert für Violine und Orchester E-dur BWV 1042” (1965) to “Delius: Violin Concerto & Double Concerto for Violin and Cello” (2026). Honours include Walter Willson Cobbett Medal (1959), Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal (1962) and Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (1968).
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin (22 April 1916 – 12 March 1999), was an American-born British and Swiss 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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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1959 Walter Willson Cobbett Medal
- 1962 Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
- 1968 Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding
- 1972 Léonie Sonning Music Prize
- 1976 doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University
- 1977 honorary doctorate
- 1979 Hans von Bülow Medal
- 1979 Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association
- 1980 Ernst Reuter Medal
- 1981 Albert Medal
- 1982 Kulturpreis der deutschen Freimaurer
- 1984 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize
- 1986 Moses-Mendelssohn-Preis
- 1989 Buber Rosenzweig Medal
- 1990 Brahms-Preis
- 1991 Wolf Prize in Arts
- 1992 Musikpreis der Stadt Duisburg
- 1995 Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit
- 1996 Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement
- 1997 Otto Hahn Peace Medal
- 1997 Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 1997 Princess of Asturias Award for Concord
- 1999 honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- 1999 honorary doctor of the University of Valencia
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Glenn Gould Prize
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
- Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Princess of Asturias Awards
- Order of the British Empire
- Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas
- Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
- Order of Civil Merit
- Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi
- National Order of Merit
- Order of Merit
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Yehudi Menuhin play?
Yehudi Menuhin is known for playing violin.
When and where was Yehudi Menuhin born?
Yehudi Menuhin was born 22 April 1916 in New York City.
What are Yehudi Menuhin's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include West Meets East (1966), Jealousy: Hits of the Thirties (1973), Fascinating Rhythm (Music Of The Thirties, Album 2) (1975), Tea for Two (1978) and Top Hat (Songs Made Famous By Fred Astaire) (1981).
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