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Myra Hess(1890-1965)

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Myra Hess was born on 25 February 1890 in London, England, UK. She was a composer, known for Lucky Bastard (2014), These Two Hands (1949) and Myra Hess (1945). She died on 26 November 1965 in London, England, UK.
BornFebruary 25, 1890
DiedNovember 26, 1965(75)
BornFebruary 25, 1890
DiedNovember 26, 1965(75)
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Known for:

Jay Paulson and Betsy Rue in Lucky Bastard (2014)
Lucky Bastard
4.4
  • Soundtrack("Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring")
  • 2014
These Two Hands
Short
  • Composer
  • 1949
London Can Take It! (1940)
Myra Hess
5.8
Short
  • Soundtrack("Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor (Appassionata)")
  • 1945
London Can Take It! (1940)
Listen to Britain
6.6
Short
  • Self - Pianist
  • 1942

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Composer

  • These Two Hands
    • Composer
    • Short
    • 1949

Additional Crew

  • London Can Take It! (1940)
    A Diary for Timothy
    • cooperation and support (as Dame Myra Hess)
    • Short
    • 1945

Soundtrack

  • Jay Paulson and Betsy Rue in Lucky Bastard (2014)
    Lucky Bastard
    • performer: "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"
    • 2014
  • London Can Take It! (1940)
    Myra Hess
    • performer: "Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor (Appassionata)"
    • Short
    • 1945

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Dame Myra Hess
  • Born
    • February 25, 1890
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 26, 1965
    • London, England, UK(heart attack)
  • Relatives
    • Nigel Hess(Niece or Nephew)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

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    She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1936 King's New Year Honours List and awarded the DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1941 King's Birthday Honours List for her services to music.
  • Trademark
    British pianist

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