Myra Hess

British pianist (1890-1965) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75

Dame Julia Myra Hess was an English pianist known for her performances of the works of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms. She famously organised concerts in London during the Second World War and The Blitz.

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1965Died25 November 19651942Royal Philharmonic Society Gold MedalAward1941Dame Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1936Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1890Born25 February 1890