Meet Dame Myra Hess Musicians — and Hear More

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Welcome to Picture This Post’s  showcase of the rising stars who perform at the weekly Dame Myra Hess concerts.

World-class through and through, the Dame Myra Hess chamber music concerts are a true Chicago treasure.  Bringing in top talent from across the globe, these free concerts are held every Wednesday at 12:15 PM in Preston Bradley Hall of the stunning Chicago Cultural Center and simulcast on WFMT.

 Click the “Read More” buttons below the thumbnail  picture of the story you want to read about a Dame Myra Hess musician—

 

  • meet their families
  • see them as children — many were child prodigies!
  • learn about their hobbies, pastimes and passions
  • and find out what they have to say about the music they had selected for their Dame Myra Hess performances

And, listen to the music video encores these musicians have selected for Picture This Post readers.

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About the Author: Amy Munice

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