Menuhin, Yehudi, Lord
(1916–1999)
Menuhin, Yehudi, Lord (22 Apr 1916–12 Mar 1999) American violinist and conductor, born in New York. His family took him to San Francisco, where he studied for his debut, which took place in Oakland when he was seven years old. He played a New York recital at age nine, then studied in Paris with Georges Enesco. He made a sensational appearance in 1927 with the New York Symphony Orchestra, performing the Beethoven Concerto. Thereafter he made world tours, and also directed the Bath Festivals in…