Myra Hess

Summary

Myra Hess is a human^[1]. She was born in Hampstead^[2]. She was born on February 25, 1890^[3]. She died in 23, Cavendish Close Nw8^[4]. She died on November 25, 1965^[5]. She worked as a pianist^[6] and music educator^[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Hampstead^[2], Myra Hess…
• Myra Hess died in 23, Cavendish Close Nw8^[4].
• Myra Hess was born on February 25, 1890^[3].
• Myra Hess died on November 25, 1965^[5].
• Myra Hess is buried at Golders Green Crematorium^[9].
• Myra Hess held citizenship in United Kingdom^[10].
• Myra Hess's professions included pianist^[6].
• Myra Hess worked as a music educator^[7].
• Myra Hess's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Music^[11].
• Myra Hess's education included a stint at Guildhall School of Music and Drama^[12].
• A notable student of Myra Hess was Stephen Kovacevich^[13].
• Myra Hess received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14].
• Myra Hess received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal^[15].
• Myra Hess received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[16].
• Myra Hess received the Walter Willson Cobbett Medal^[17].
• Myra Hess is recorded as female^[18].
• Myra Hess's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Myra Hess's Commons category is recorded as Myra Hess^[20].
• The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[21].
• Myra Hess's family name is recorded as Hess^[22].
• Myra Hess's given name is recorded as Myra^[23].
• Myra Hess studied under Tobias Matthay^[24].
• Myra Hess's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[25].
• Myra Hess's instrument is recorded as piano^[26].
• Myra Hess's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women^[27].

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Origins and Family

Myra Hess's place of birth was Hampstead^[2]. She was born on February 25, 1890^[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Music^[11], a conservatory^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1822^[30], headquartered in London^[31] and Guildhall School of Music and Drama^[12], a college of music^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1880^[34], headquartered in London^[35]. Myra Hess studied under Tobias Matthay^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist^[6] and music educator^[7]. A notable student of Myra Hess was Stephen Kovacevich^[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14], a grade of an order^[36], in United Kingdom^[37]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal^[15], a class of award^[38], in United Kingdom^[39], founded in 1871^[40]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[16], a grade of an order^[41], in United Kingdom^[42]; and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal^[17], a music award^[43], in United Kingdom^[44], founded in 1924^[45].

Death and Burial

Myra Hess died on November 25, 1965^[5]. She passed away in 23, Cavendish Close Nw8^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[21]. She is buried at Golders Green Crematorium^[9].

Why It Matters

Myra Hess ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).^[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

FAQs

Where was Myra Hess born?

Born in Hampstead^[2], Myra Hess…

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 pianist^[6] and music educator^[7].

Where did Myra Hess go to school?

Myra Hess was educated at Royal Academy of Music^[11] and Guildhall School of Music and Drama^[12].

What awards did Myra Hess receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal^[15], Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[16], and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal^[17].