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Menuhin

American  
[men-yoo-in] / ˈmɛn ju ɪn /

noun

  1. Yehudi 1916–1999, British violinist, born in U.S.


Menuhin British  
/ ˈmɛnjʊɪn /

noun

  1. Yehudi (jɛˈhuːdɪ), Baron. 1916–99, British classical and jazz violinist, born in the US

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The National Symphony commissioned symphonies from Roy Harris and William Schuman as well as Alan Hovhaness’ “Ode to Freedom,” a lovely short violin concerto written for Yehudi Menuhin.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

During EMI Studios' early years, the facility developed a reputation for classical recordings from the likes of Yehudi Menuhin and Pablo Casals.

From Salon Oct. 8, 2022

Rare violins once owned by famed virtuosos like Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz and Yehudi Menuhin have sold privately in recent years for up to $20 million.

From Seattle Times May 9, 2022

Yehudi Menuhin praised him as “the most extraordinary human being, the greatest musician and the most formative influence I have ever experienced.”

From New York Times Oct. 1, 2021

Morecambe played an inept soloist who had been booked to play Grieg's piano concerto as a late replacement in for Yehudi Menuhin.

From BBC Mar. 1, 2019

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