Steve Reich's 'Duet for two violins and string orchestra' was dedicated to Yehudi Menuhin and his ideals of international understanding.
Composition History
Bechara El-Khoury's 'Unfinished Journey' is the only music on this album written after Yehudi Menuhin's death in 1999, commissioned by Daniel Hope and the Gstaad Menuhin Festival.
Album & Artwork
This album is a centenary celebration of Yehudi Menuhin, a master violinist, born on April 22, 2016.
Composer Biography
Yehudi Menuhin, the celebrated violinist, had a deep love for Gypsy music and revered George Enescu, his greatest teacher.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's program reflects the diversity of Yehudi Menuhin's musical tastes, showcasing his close ties to living composers as well as his love for great composers of the past.
Recording & Production
Daniel Hope, the violinist on this album, plays Vivaldi and Bach with a Baroque bow, though with conventional metal strings.
Performer Biography
Daniel Hope, the violinist on this album, grew up knowing Yehudi Menuhin, as his mother was Menuhin's manager.
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