In 1937 she was awarded an Associated Board scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music, winning two medals for her violin playing.
They later moved to Leeds where she formed a duo with Fanny Waterman with whom she gave recitals in schools under the auspices of the local education authority.
[1] After World War II she and her husband moved to London where she formed a partnership with the Viennese pianist Else Cross that lasted for over 25 years.
On her return, she and her friend Irene Foster decided to set up a school which would cater for children with special musical talent.
During these later years Rapaport's direct involvement lessened, but she maintained close links with the school, taking an interest in the pupils’ progress.
After the death of Lady Armstrong, she and Sir Thomas moved to Olney where they set up a house together, sharing their love of music whilst each retaining their own space.
[citation needed] She cared for Sir Thomas in his final days, and continued to live in the house after he died in 1994.
[citation needed] For many years she was accompanied everywhere by Fingal, her West Highland Terrier, who would sit on the foot of any pupil who was tapping it to the music.