Evelyn Glennie

Photo by Phillipp Rathmer, 2015. Used with permission from evelyn.co.uk.

Scottish Percussionist • Born 1965 • Classical Music

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Dame Evelyn Glennie…

Is the first full-time classical solo percussionist in the world
Won 2 Grammy Awards
Has recorded 30 CDs
Performed at the 2012 Olympics
Gives 100+ performances per year all over the world
Has received over 100 international awards
Attended the Royal Academy of Music in London
Received Damehood in 2007, awarded by the British Queen
Is featured in the 2004 film Touch the Sound
Owns over 2,000 instruments
Has been profoundly deaf since age 12
Often performs barefoot in order to feel sound vibrations

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April 21, 2020

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Len Langrick

October 8, 2023

Great Dame Evelyn Glennie quote: “People think that music means nothing to the deaf; but it is important to them whether they are interested in it or not. The satisfaction of feeling vibrations, and being able to communicate through music, gives deaf children the greatest pleasure.”

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