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The Menuhin years [Part 2]

Title
The Menuhin years [Part 2]
Date
1986
Description
Earlier this year Sir Yehudi Menuhin had his 70th birthday. This special documentary traces his life from the age of four to the present. Of particular interest is the Elgar Violin Concerto and Sir Yehudi’s keen recollection of recording it under Sir Edward Elgar’s baton...at the age of 15. Extracts from this historic recording (1932) are included in the programme. Part 2
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Duration
00:53:20
Genre
Documentary
Radio station
LBC [London Broadcasting Company]
Place of publication
London
Language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Technical information
Stereo

Credits

conductor
Yehudi Menuhin
Cast
Edward Elgarcomposer
Richard Robinspresenter/producer

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