Plaque

Dame Myra Hess

Inscription

English Heritage
Dame Myra Hess, 1890 - 1965, pianist, lived here.

Site: Dame Myra Hess (1 memorial)

NW11, Wildwood Road, 48

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Dame Myra Hess

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Dame Myra Hess

Pianist. Born Julia Myra Hess in South Hampstead. She studied at the Guildhal...

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