Yehudi Menuhin Quotes


I would hate to think I am not an amature. An amateur is one who loves what he is doing. Very often, I'm afraid, the professional hates what he is doing. So, I'd rather be an amateur.


Citations

Menuhin, Yehudi. Unfinished Journey. Macdonald and Jane's, 1977.

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Yehudi Menuhin
Yehudi Menuhin
  • Born: April 22, 1916
  • Died: March 12, 1999
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Musician

Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, OM KBE was an American-born violinist and conductor who spent most of his performing career in Britain. He is widely considered one of the great violinists of the 20th century. He played the Soil Stradivarius, considered one of the finest violins made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari.