Claim: With a natural affinity for music at an early age, Hilary du Pré married Christopher Finzi in 1921 who, allegedly with his wife's consent, Finzi had a romantic affair with his ailing sister-in-law, Jackie, who was regarded as one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century despite her short career.
Evidence: Du Pré was married to conductor Christopher Finzi, the son of composer Gerald Finzi, from 1961 until his death in 2019. 
Du Pré was born in 1942 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, the daughter of pianist Iris du Pré (née Greep) and Derek du Pré.