‘The Healing Power of Music’: composer Nigel Hess on great-aunt Myra’s wartime concerts | reviews, news & interviews
‘The Healing Power of Music’: composer Nigel Hess on great-aunt Myra’s wartime concerts
‘The Healing Power of Music’: composer Nigel Hess on great-aunt Myra’s wartime concerts
Parallels between lockdown solace and a great Dame's National Gallery events
by Nigel HessMonday, 01 March 2021
Dame Myra Hess performing at the National Gallery during World War Two
It has been well-documented over the last few months that there has been an upsurge in listener numbers for many radio stations offering classical music – notably BBC Radio 3, Classic FM and Scala Radio – and, during these unprecedented times it comes as no surprise to discover that so many people (of all ages) are finding sol