Canvas Print : Yehudi Menuhin, Aldeburgh Festival 1963
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Yehudi Menuhin, Aldeburgh Festival 1963
Yehudi Menuhin greeting Princess Margaret of Hesse, and Prince Ludwig smiling behind them, before the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 23 June 1963 Date: 1963
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1963 Aldeburgh Festival Hesse Ludwig Margaret Menuhin Orford Violin Violinist Yehudi
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning Yehudi Menuhin Canvas Print from Media Storehouse's exclusive range. This captivating image, taken at the Aldeburgh Festival in 1963, showcases the legendary violinist Yehudi Menuhin warmly greeting Princess Margaret of Hesse, with Prince Ludwig smiling behind them. The enchanting atmosphere of Orford Church is beautifully preserved in this vintage photograph, now brought to life in vibrant detail through our premium canvas printing process. Add an elegant touch to your home décor with this timeless piece of music history. Order your Yehudi Menuhin Canvas Print today and bring a piece of the past into your present. (Rights Managed by Mary Evans Prints Online)
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the Aldeburgh Festival of 1963, violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin warmly greets Princess Margaret of Hesse and Prince Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine. The image captures a moment of elegance and refinement as the royal couple and the renowned musician gather before the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church. The Aldeburgh Festival, held annually in the picturesque coastal town of Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, was a celebrated event in the British cultural calendar. Founded by the visionary composer Benjamin Britten and his partner, tenor Peter Pears, in 1948, the festival attracted some of the most distinguished artists of the time. Yehudi Menuhin, a close friend of Britten, was a frequent participant. Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was known for her patronage of the arts and her love of music. Prince Ludwig, her husband since 1951, shared her passion. Their presence at the Aldeburgh Festival added an air of regal glamour to the event. The photograph, taken on 23rd June 1963, captures a moment of camaraderie and shared appreciation for the power of music. Yehudi Menuhin's radiant smile and the royals' warm expressions convey the sense of unity and joy that permeated the festival. The backdrop of Orford Church, with its ancient walls and stained-glass windows, adds to the historic and romantic atmosphere of the scene. This photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of music and the arts, as well as the unique blend of culture, history, and community that the Aldeburgh Festival represented. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the power of art and the presence of royalty intertwined to create unforgettable moments.
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