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Lecture

Patrick Bade
Myra Hess

Wednesday 31.05.2023

Summary

An appreciation of the extraordinary life and career of British pianist Myra Hess (1890–1965), and an insightful consideration of whether or not greatness was thrust upon her by the political circumstances of her time.

Patrick Bade

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Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.