Yehudi Menuhin: Who Was Yehudi?

Yehudi Menuhin, hailed as the greatest violinist of the 20th century, was a child prodigy whose personal life remained enigmatic. Constantly traveling across the globe, his partnership with EMI became the longest-standing in music history. Menuhin was committed to making classical music accessible to all, believing in its transformative power. As a passionate idealist, he dedicated himself to humanitarian causes. This film, marking the centenary of his birth, features recollections from family and friends about his remarkable musical journey, which included an appreciation for jazz and Indian ragas alongside classical giants like Bach, Beethoven, and Bartok. Rare home videos offer an intimate glimpse into his life, from his early years in California to encounters with gypsies in Romania and adventures in India and beyond.