Yehudi Menuhin: Who's Yehudi?

Clemency Burton-Hill presents a profile of the violinist to celebrate his 100th birthday. She recalls her own experiences of being trained by him and retraces the key events and musical influences of his life, from his unusual childhood as a musical prodigy in California to his travels in Europe and Asia and drive to bring classical music to a mass audience. Featuring home movie footage and interviews with family, friends and fellow musicians, including a member of the Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz who recalls seeing him play alongside Benjamin Britten.

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