Dame Myra Hess

Photograph copyright of the National Portrait Gallery NPG P207

Dame Myra Hess, 1890-1965

Lived at: 48 Wildwood Road (date unknown - blue plaque)

Profession: Musician

Professional work:

• Concert pianist of international renown.
• Organised and took part in daily chamber music concerts at the National Gallery throughout the Second World War.
• CBE 1936.
• DBE 1941

Dame Myra Hess