The theme song from the Princess Diaries movie in 2001.

The opening titles for, Myra Breckinridge, starring Raquel Welch.

Nelson Freire Plays Bach Myra Hess Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata No. 147.

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Possibly one of the most absurd scenes of Hollywood history. High camp, through and through, but not for the faint of heart. "I am Myra Breckinridge, whom no man will ever possess. The new woman whose astonishing history started with a surgeon's scalpel, and will end... who-knows-where. Just as Eve was born from Adam's rib, so Myron died to give birth to Myra. Did Myron take his own life, you will ask? Yes, and no, is my answer. Beyond that, my lips are sealed. Let it suffice for me to say that Myron is... with me, and that I am the fulfillment of all his dreams. Who is Myra Breckinridge? What is she? Myra Breckinridge is a dish, and don't you ever forget it, you motherf---ers - as the children say nowadays."

Dame Myra Hess in a lunchtime concert at the National Gallery plays the opening movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata in F minor, Op 57. During the war years, and the blitz, Dame Myra Hess organized over a thousand concerts at the National Gallery. The Gallery had removed all their paintings, keeping just one on display each month as thousands of folks (many not regular concert goers) came to hear, be inspired, and maybe gain a little hope by these wartime concerts. Andrew Dickson wrote in his blog at the "Guardian": "the monumental Appassionata - always associated in my mind with a wartime film of Myra Hess at the National Gallery, playing those crashing F minor chords at with a stubborn intensity that takes on all the death and mayhem around."

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After weeks of promising, I finally uploaded an improved version of this piece. Thanks to everyone for all the lovely comments on this video. In light of the new one however, I have disabled comments for this video. Please have a look at the new one (it's the video response, but is also available from my Youtube channel.) Comments, as ever, are greatly appreciated!

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): 1. Intermezzo in C Major opus 119 no. 3 2. Capriccio in D minor opus 116 no. 7 3. Intermezzo in Ab Major opus 76 no. 3 Recorded in 1941. Myra Hess Born: February 25, 1890 - London, England Died: November 25, 1965 - London, England The Eminent English pianist, Dame Myra Hess, was a pupil of Julian Pascal and Orlando Morgan at the Guildhall School of Music in London. At 12 she earned a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music and became a pupil of Tobias Matthay, whom she viewed as her primary teacher. Myra Hess made her debut in November 1907, at the age of 17, in Beethoven's Fourth Concerto, with Thomas Beecham conducting in London. The she performed throughout England. In 1922 she made her USA debut in New York. Thereafter she toured widely in Europe and the USA. In 1936 she was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Myra Hess was one of the best-known and most beloved of British pianists. She was a warm person and well liked, particularly in English-speaking countries, and visited America frequently. Her reputation was particularly enhanced by her innovative and deeply appreciated venture during World War II, the National Gallery Concerts. Wartime blackouts closed the concert halls of London. In the meantime, the National Gallery in London had been emptied of its art treasures, which were sent to parts of the country less vulnerable to German bombing. It was Hess's idea to open in 1939 the Gallery to the public for concerts every day during the lunch hours. Londoners flocked to these informal concerts. She arranged concerts from solo recitals to full-scale orchestral and choral music. She personally appeared more than any other artist (never asking for a fee), and got some of the finest musicians of the country to appear there. The effort was seen as a major boost to morale. In 1941 the grateful King George VI made her Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. It is said that when the artworks were returned to the Gallery in 1946, ending the musical series, that there was considerable disappointment. After the War, Myra Hess commenced touring again and continued her notable career until her farewell concert in 1962. In addition to her solo engagements, and in a departure for pianists of her era, she also took a special interest in chamber music, including participating in a piano duo with her cousin Irene Scharrer. In common with many artists Myra Hess adopted a wide-ranging repertory, including much music of her time, when she was younger, but focused increasingly on the great classic masters in later years. She was greatly admired for her interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann. Her playing was noted for both warmth and thoughtfulness. She made numerous transcriptions, of which one in particular, Bach's chorale Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata BWV 147 (published in 1926), has become an international favourite with her audience. Source: All Music Guide Website (Author: Joseph Stevenson); Baker's Biographical Dictionary of 20th Century Classical Musicians (1997)

A brief look at the Church of Saint Nicolas in Bari, Italy.

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Recorded 1958. The great English pianist plays her famous transcription of Jesu,Joy of Man's Desiring from Bach's Cantata No. 147 and the Scarlatti Sonata in G K14.

Earthbound Farm cofounder and cookbook author Myra Goodman demos her Maple Almond Granola — simple and absolutely delicious for breakfast, as a topping for yogurt or ice cream, or as an anytime snack.

Mae West from the 1970 "so bad it's good" film Myra Breckinridge. She plays Letecia Van Allen, casting couch Hollywood producer. And we even get a young Tom Selleck. The final line is gold.

CD Release concert, "Spark!" on Palmetto Records.

On a horrible November afternoon, I met up with Myra Sae-Heng, a research chemist at Imperial College London, one of the world's most prestigious science universities. Visit the "I work in Science..." map for other stories: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31891434@N06/map/

A spoof of the Pulp song Disco 2000 as seen in the British comedy series Brass Eye, written by Christ Morris. The name of the band is Blouse, the song is called Me Oh Myra.

From the "Mother Popcorn: The Vicki Anderson Anthology" album here's Myra Barnes with "Message From The Soul Sisters" Sampled by Lil' Kim feat. Puff Daddy "No Time" Gang Starr "No More Mr. Nice Guy" Geto Boys "City Under Siege" Black Moon "Son Get Wreck" Big Daddy Kane "Calling Mr. Welfare" LL Cool J "God Bless" Everlast "The Rhythm" Above The Law "Freedom Of Speech" Main Source "Vamos A Repair" Remy Ma feat. Keyshia Cole "How's It Gonna Be" Obscuritee uploaded this song at my request a while back!

Dancing with the stars show van Belle perez *Jaromir Cremers & Myra Heerink zijn de dansers in het geel *Niels & Gwennith zijn de dansers in het roze *Alex & LisaJane zijn de dansers in het groen Choreographie made by Julie Fryer

Alanya, Manavgat Falls, Side, Aspendos, Antalya, Myra and Kekova in Turkey

The first recording,1940,by Dame Myra of her piano transcription from Bach's Cantata 147. Since then the Myra Hess arrangement has become standard fare in most pianists' repertoire.Of course none play it better than Hess herself! When war was declared on 3rd.Sep.1939,the National Gallery,Trafalgar Square,London was stripped of most of the works of art which were moved to a place of safety several hundred miles away. All cinemas and theatres in London were immediately closed. The artistic life of the capital stopped. The following month,Myra Hess a classical pianist, asked the government if she could establish lunchtime concerts at the National Gallery,Trafalgar Square, to boost morale.Permission was granted, and so began the concerts which continued, uninterrupted until April 1946. Some were broadcast. This audio clip was heard by millions, and overnight Myra Hess and her transcription for the piano became a hit. She invited many musicians,amateur and professional,to perform free of charge,and indeed it was here,the soon to be famous contralto Kathleen Ferrier first sang in London, a few days after moving down from the North of England.That was in December 1942. Admission was one shilling.(five new pence). Members of the armed forces--- admission free. All proceeds were given to the Armed Forces Benevolent Fund. Photo of a concert--courtesy of Times Newspapers Ltd.

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Short video captures from Myra-Kekova trip which we organize.First remains of the underwater city, then visit to rock tombs of Myra, last a visit to church of St.Nicholas

Here is the new video of me playing the Myra Hess arrangement of Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. The sound is slightly improved (although not much!) and the tempo has been upped slightly. It's slightly more accurate and has a much better sense of line than the older one. Keep an ear out for where the melody is as it keeps switching hands! And for the record...yes, I am wearing a dressing gown! I was having a bit of a lazy day so I thought, why not! COMMENTS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!