Hilary Du Pré
(1942-), Flutist; sister of Jacqueline Du PréSitter in 1 portrait
Perhaps the less well known of the two Du Pré sisters, Hilary (the elder) also showed great musical talent. A flutist and pianist, she studied at the Royal Academy of Music. Hilary and Jackie played in public together on several occasions, including a concert at Horsham Music Club in the spring of 1960 around the time this photograph was taken. In the 1998 film Hilary and Jackie based on Hilary and Piers Du Pré's book A Genius in the Family (.....), Hilary was played by Rachel Griffiths and Jacqueline by Emily Watson.
by Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 27 May 1960
NPG x125792
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