Idéale audience

Yehudi Menuhin, The Violon of Century

Lord Yehudi Menuhin, relaxing at his home in the Greek isles, tells the story of his wonderful career.  A wealth of rare archival material illustrates this highly informative and entertaining profile of the world's greatest violinist, providing insight into the life of the young San Franciscan wonderchild, his sudden rise to stardom which led to an outstanding international career, his encounters with the world's greatest musicians and music traditions, and his involvement in world politics.

 

Director :
Bruno Monsaingeon

Producer :
Aproduction Idéale audience
in coproductionwith La Sept/Arte, Imalyre Groupe France Télécom, INA.

Running time :
117' or 2 x 55'

Year of production :
1995

Distributor(s) / Sales Agent(s) :
DVD - EMI Classics (DVD)
International Sales : Euroarts Music International.
www.euroarts.com

 

 

Festivals / Awards :
Diapason d’Or - Best Classical Video Programme, 1996
Gramophone Awards - Best Video, 1996
Académie Charles Cros, Best video Award, 1998