Date of Birth: July 19, 1965
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Dame Evelyn Elizabeth Ann Glennie, born on July 19, 1965, in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a world-renowned solo percussionist and composer. Despite losing nearly all her hearing by the age of 12, Glennie pursued a career in music with remarkable determination and innovation. She trained at the Royal Academy of Music in London and has since become one of the most celebrated percussionists in the world. Glennie has performed with leading orchestras and conductors globally and has released numerous albums, many of which have received critical acclaim. Her pioneering techniques and passionate advocacy for music education and accessibility have made her a significant figure in the music world. She was named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2007 for her contributions to music.
5 Interesting Facts about Evelyn Glennie
1. Evelyn Glennie is the first person in history to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist.
2. She uses vibrations to feel the music, allowing her to perform despite her profound deafness.
3. Glennie has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards for her recordings.
4. She played a significant role in the orchestral performance during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
5. Glennie holds over 1000 percussion instruments in her collection, sourced from around the world.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Evelyn Glennie
1. “Hearing is a form of touch. You feel it through your body, and sometimes it almost hits your face.”
2. “I see the world through sound, and it is amazing how much you can see.”
3. “Music isn’t just a profession for me; it’s a way of being, a way of life.”
4. “I learned to listen differently. I learned to feel music through my body.”
5. “Every sound has a story to tell, and I want to be the one who tells it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Evelyn Glennie’s highest net worth has been estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Evelyn Glennie does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.evelyn.co.uk/
2. [Evelyn Glennie’s TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/talks/evelyn_glennie_how_to_truly_listen
4. [Grammy Awards](https://www.grammy.com/artists/evelyn-glennie/16092
5. [Royal Academy of Music](https://www.ram.ac.uk/alumni/evelyn-glennie
