Yehudi Menuhin
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Yehudi Menuhin
Summary
Yehudi Menuhin is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he died in Berlin[3]. He worked as a conductor[4], politician[5], autobiographer[6], jazz musician[7], and violinist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,903 views/month, #6,703 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Yehudi Menuhin's place of birth was New York City[2].
- Yehudi Menuhin died in Berlin[3].
- Yehudi Menuhin's father was Moshe Menuhin[10].
- Yehudi Menuhin's mother was Marutha Sher[11].
- Among Yehudi Menuhin's spouses was Diana Gould[12].
- Among Yehudi Menuhin's spouses was Nola Ruby Nicholas[13].
- A child of Yehudi Menuhin was Zamira Menuhin[14].
- A child of Yehudi Menuhin was Krov Nicholas Menuhin[15].
- A child of Yehudi Menuhin was Gerard Menuhin[16].
- A child of Yehudi Menuhin was Jeremy Menuhin[17].
- Yehudi Menuhin held citizenship in United States[18].
- Yehudi Menuhin held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
- Yehudi Menuhin held citizenship in Switzerland[20].
- Yehudi Menuhin worked as a conductor[4].
- Yehudi Menuhin's professions included politician[5].
- Yehudi Menuhin worked as an autobiographer[6].
- Yehudi Menuhin's professions included jazz musician[7].
- Yehudi Menuhin worked as a violinist[8].
- Yehudi Menuhin's professions included philatelist[21].
- Yehudi Menuhin held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
- Yehudi Menuhin's education included a stint at San Francisco Conservatory of Music[23].
- Yehudi Menuhin received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
- Yehudi Menuhin received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[25].
- Yehudi Menuhin received the Order of Merit[26].
- Yehudi Menuhin received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in New York City[2], Yehudi Menuhin… his father was Moshe Menuhin[10]. His mother was Marutha Sher[11].
Education
Yehudi Menuhin's education included a stint at San Francisco Conservatory of Music[23].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[4], politician[5], autobiographer[6], jazz musician[7], violinist[8], and philatelist[21]. Yehudi Menuhin held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[25], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Order of Merit[26], an order[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1902[34]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Glenn Gould Prize[37], a music award[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1987[40]; and Kennedy Center Honors[41], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1978[44].
Personal Life
Spouses include Diana Gould[12], a ballet dancer[45], 1912–2003[46], of United Kingdom[47] and Nola Ruby Nicholas[13], b. 1919[48]. Children include Zamira Menuhin[14], 1939–2024[49]; Krov Nicholas Menuhin[15], b. 1940[50]; Gerard Menuhin[16], a film producer[51], b. 1948[52], of Switzerland[53]; and Jeremy Menuhin[17], a pianist[54], b. 1951[55], of United States[56], specialised in music[57].
Death and Burial
Yehudi Menuhin passed away in Berlin[3].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Yehudi Menuhin include Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists[58], a classical music competition[59], founded in 1983[60]; Yehudi Menuhin School[61], a school[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1963[64]; Menuhin Festival Gstaad[65]; and Yehudi Menuhin Prize[66].
Why It Matters
Yehudi Menuhin ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,903 views/month, #6,703 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Entities named for him include Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists[58], a classical music competition[59], founded in 1983[60]; Yehudi Menuhin School[61], a school[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1963[64]; Menuhin Festival Gstaad[65]; and Yehudi Menuhin Prize[66].
FAQs
Where was Yehudi Menuhin born?
Yehudi Menuhin was born in New York City[2].
Where did Yehudi Menuhin die?
Yehudi Menuhin passed away in Berlin[3].
Who were Yehudi Menuhin's parents?
Yehudi Menuhin's father was Moshe Menuhin[10]. Yehudi Menuhin's mother was Marutha Sher[11].
Who was Yehudi Menuhin married to?
Yehudi Menuhin's spouses include Diana Gould[12] and Nola Ruby Nicholas[13].
What did Yehudi Menuhin do for work?
Yehudi Menuhin worked as conductor[4], politician[5], autobiographer[6], jazz musician[7], and violinist[8].
Where did Yehudi Menuhin go to school?
Yehudi Menuhin was educated at San Francisco Conservatory of Music[23].
What awards did Yehudi Menuhin receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Knight of the National Order of Merit[25], Order of Merit[26], and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].