Description
Classic Archive: Yehudi Menuhin / Mendelson, Brahms, Sarasate, Bazzini / Recorded at the Charlie Chaplin Studios, Hollywood, 1947 / Produced and Directed by Bernd Bauer / DVD
Format: NTSC
Run time: 91 Minutes
UPC: 880242546197
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : Yes
- MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 4 Ounces
- Media Format : Color, Multiple Formats, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
- Release date : April 27, 2010
- Subtitles: : English, French, German
- Studio : EuroArts
- Country of Origin : France
- Number of discs : 1
The archival gems included here are taken from footage for the legendary 1948 Hollywood film “Concert Magic” (the first ever concert filmed for movie audiences). At nearly 25 minutes, the Mendelssohn Concert was too long for inclusion in the film, so although if is Menuhin's only filmed performance of the work it has only recently been discovered. To see one of the greatest ever violinists perform one of the greatest ever violin concertos is undoubtedly a compelling experience. The encore pieces that follow are superb documents of his seemingly effortless virtuosity. These performances by the 32-year-old Yehudi Menuhin show him at the height of his career.
