Evelyn Glennie (image courtesy BBC) is a world famous percussionist, who was awarded the title Dame in the Queen's New Year Honours List. I am not given to wax lyrical about many of those awarded honours under the British system. However, I will make an exception in the case of this lady. Born in 1965, Evelyn was profoundly deaf by the age of 12. This has not deterred her from becoming a star in the field of music. She has 1,800 pieces of percussion instruments, some designed by herself.
Evelyn gives over 100 concerts each year, and she is often performing barefoot, in order to feel the vibrations from the instruments. Apart from that, she also gives masterclasses.
Evelyn Glennie was awarded the OBE in 1993, and is also very active for those who suffer from partial or total loss of hearing. Her website already reflects the new honour, which is equivalent to the title Sir for gentlemen.
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Congratulations to Dame Evelyn! We have a block of flats named after her in Brighton! Jeannette xx
ReplyDeleteThat astounds me that she's deaf and can play music. I know some great composers were deaf, and it's just unimaginable to me. Good for her.
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I didn`t know that she has been awarded the title Dame. Good for her, she really deserves it. :o)
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Oh wow... That amazes me that she can be deaf and still play so well. Just like Beethoven on piano. Wonderful people.
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Amazing...I've never heard of her but I'm glad you mentioned her. Another perk of reading journals...being educated about people in our world who are making a difference and doing extraordinary things. Thanks Guido... Linda in Washington state http://journals.aol.com/lsfp1960/LindasWorld/
ReplyDeleteAmazing Lady! Well-earned honor.
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