Witness History: Archive 2012 - World War II concerts

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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.

Published on Tuesday, 13th March 2012.

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