Myra Hess
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Summary
Myra Hess was born on February 25, 1890[1], in Hampstead[2]. She died on November 25, 1965[3], in 23, Cavendish Close Nw8[4]. She worked as a pianist[5], music educator[6], music arranger[7], and musician[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,196 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 26, 1965[10]
- Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Music[13], Guildhall School of Music and Drama[14]
- Student: Stephen Kovacevich[15]
- Award received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[17], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Commons category: Myra Hess[21]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[22]
- Family name: Hess[23]
- Given name: Myra[24]
- Student of: Tobias Matthay[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: piano[27]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[28], pi-vol-2-issue-5-1946[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Myra Hess[31]
- Significant person: Marjorie Yates[32]
Why It Matters
Myra Hess has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Myra Hess born?
Myra Hess's place of birth was Hampstead[2].
Where did Myra Hess die?
Myra Hess passed away in 23, Cavendish Close Nw8[4].
What did Myra Hess do for work?
Myra Hess worked as a pianist[5], music educator[6], music arranger[7], and musician[8].
Where did Myra Hess go to school?
Myra Hess was educated at Royal Academy of Music[13] and Guildhall School of Music and Drama[14].
What awards did Myra Hess receive?
Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[17], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[19].