Summary
Profile that includes extensive interviews with the violinist's family and friends, including never-publicly-before-seen archival material owned by Menuhin himself. Reveals Menuhin's history from his New York roots and Paris debut at age 11 to becoming the first major Western classical soloist playing jazz and Indian music. Menuhin is seen at work as a conductor in Hong Kong, Warsaw, Berlin, and with his own chamber orchestra at Epidaurus, Greece.Additional Information
Subjects |
Menuhin, Yehudi,
-- 1916-1999.
Violinists -- Biography. Conductors (Music) -- Biography. Biographical films. |
Publisher | Chatsworth, CA :Image Entertainment,2001 |
Contributors |
Palmer, Tony,
1941- director. Isolde Films Ltd., production company. RM Arts (Firm), production company. Channel Four (Great Britain), production company. |
Language |
English |
Notes |
Originally released as a videocassette in 1990. |
System Details |
DVD; 1:33:1 aspect ratio; Dolby digital mono. |
Description |
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
Other | Classic View |