This year is the Centenary of one of the greatest violinists of the 20th Century--Yehudi Menuhin. And he has a special connection to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra! Tune in Wednesday @ midnight following Jazz After 9

This week, host Alexander Mickelthwate and guests are talking about violin soloist, chamber musician, conductor and teacher Yehudi Menuhin in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth.

 

Yehudi Menuhin

 

We'll hear from WSO violinist Jeremy Buzash about what Menuhin means to musicians.

 

                                                                                                      

 

James Manishen will tell us about Menuhin's connection to Winnipeg.

 

                                                                                                                                                

 

And Kerry Du Wors, Associate Professor of violin and chamber music at Brandon University School of Music, will give her perspective on the famed musician.

 

All this and much more, including a sneak peak behind famed American violinist Joshua Bell who is performing with the WSO next season (For WSO subscribers only! What are you waiting for?)

 

Joshua Bell (Foto: NDR © Sony BMG)

 

 

Tune in Sunday at 5PM---ONLY ON CLASSIC 107!  And don't forget about our ENCORE performances every Monday evening at 8PM and Wednesday nights at midnight!