Myra Hess was a British pianist who was known for her interpretations of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Johannes Brahms. She was born in London in 1890 and studied at the Royal Academy of Music. She was a prolific performer, giving over 2, 000 concerts during her career. She was also a composer, writing several pieces for piano and orchestra. Her most famous work is the 'Myra Hess Memorial Concerts, ' which she founded in 1942 to provide free concerts for the public during World War II.