Myra Hess was born on February 25, 1890 in England. Influential teacher and musician known for her adept interpretations of such composers as Beethoven, Mozart, and Schumann.
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About
Influential Teacher and musician known for her adept interpretations of such composers as Beethoven, Mozart, and Schumann.
Before Fame
She studied at the Guildhall School of Music, graduating with a Gold Medal.
Trivia
She created the lunchtime concert during World War II as a substitute for concert halls being blacked out in the evening because of the German threat. This inspired the founding of City Music Society.
Family Life
Her students were many and a significant percentage of them achieved recognition for their gifts, including Clive Lythgoe and Richard and John Contiguglia.
Associated With
She gave lessons to Dave Brubeck's mother, Ivy.