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Myra Hess

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British pianist (1890-1965)

United KingdomMusiciansLived 1890 to 1965 · aged 75
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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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Myra Hess, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, in 1937Myra Hess, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, in 1937Hess in 1921Hess in 1921Blue plaque erected in 1987 by English Heritage at 48 Wildwood Road, Hess's homeBlue plaque erected in 1987 by English Heritage at 48 Wildwood Road, Hess's home

Awards 4

1942Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
1941Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
1936Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Walter Willson Cobbett Medal

Connected to Myra 6

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About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1965 · aged 75
Wikipedia
21 languages

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