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Yehudi Menuhin Vinyl Records

Yehudi Menuhin (1916–1999) was a renowned violinist and conductor who was widely considered one of the greatest violinists of all time. Born in New York City, he began studying the violin at age four and went on to become a child prodigy. He was best known for his virtuosic playing of the classical repertoire, although he also explored works from a variety of musical genres, such as jazz and folk.

Menuhin's most notable albums include his 1955 recording of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, his 1967 recording of Beethoven's Violin Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra, and his 1977 recording of Brahms' Violin Concerto with the New Philharmonia Orchestra. His best-known recordings include "La Folia", "La Primavera", and "Adagio".

An interesting fact about Menuhin is that he was the first musician to perform in the newly rebuilt Bayreuth Festspielhaus after it was destroyed during World War II. He was also the first person to be knighted for services to music in the United Kingdom.