Myra Hess: a national treasure revisited in Jessica Duchen’s biography

Jeremy Nicholas
Thursday, April 17, 2025

A compelling portrait of the iconic wartime pianist and cultural hero, brought vividly to life in a major new study

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Jessica Duchen on the life of pianist Myra Hess

The author discusses her new biography about the life of pianist Myra Hess

Myra Hess: an introduction to the iconic pianist

Jeremy Nicholas pays tribute to this British pianist who became a national treasure owing in part to...

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