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World War II concerts
Throughout World War II, Myra Hess organised concerts in London's National Gallery.
The lunchtime performances were intended to raise morale in the capital.
Many other concert venues had been shut because of the Blitz.
Photo: Myra Hess at the piano in 1944.
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Throughout World War II, Myra Hess organised concerts in London's National Gallery.
The lunchtime performances were intended to raise morale in the capital.
Many other concert venues had been shut because of the Blitz.
Photo: Myra Hess at the piano in 1944.
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