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documentary Yehudi Menuhin: Return to the Roots (III/III) Yehudi Menuhin in the Soviet Union

Yehudi Menuhin in the Soviet Union

Yehudi Menuhin: Return to the Roots (III/III) Yehudi Menuhin in the Soviet Union

About

In 1987, Yehudi Menuhin – one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century – was invited by the highest Soviet authorities to come to the USSR to play, after 17 years of absence. Filmmaker Bruno Monsaingeon followed Yehudi Menuhin during three weeks of rehearsals, concerts and meetings with the audience. This experience resulted in a three-hour long documentary, Return to the Roots. Watch now the third and last part!

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Cast

  • Igor Oistrakh | Violinist
  • Valeri Oistrakh | Violinist
  • Gennady Rozhdestvensky | Conductor , Harpsichordist
  • Jeremy Menuhin | Pianist
  • USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra

Details

  • Production date: 1988
  • Duration: 55 min
  • Production: © Erato Films / S.F.P
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