Evelyn Glennie
Acclaimed Scottish percussionist
Born
July 19th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Scotland
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A prominent musician acclaimed for percussion, began learning piano and later transitioned to percussion instruments. Overcame hearing loss to achieve a distinguished career in music. Collaborated with various orchestras and composers, contributing to classical and contemporary music scenes. Developed innovative methods for performing and engaging with audiences, utilizing vibrations to experience music. Released many solo albums and worked extensively in both live performances and recordings.
First solo percussionist to perform with major orchestras
Awarded many classical music honors including a CBE
Authored books and educational materials on percussion
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