"For all of Glennie's stamina, dexterity and strength, her sheer musicianship is what lingers in the memory .... If you've never experienced Glennie, you shouldn't miss her. If you've heard her before, chances are you already have your tickets."
-- Washington Post (October 1996)

She has played with the New York Philharmonic, the National Philharmonic Orchestra, and released over ten recordings, and won a Grammy. Recently featured on the American news program 60 Minutes, Evelyn Glennie says she may be the only percussionist with a full-time career in classical music.

The thirty-three year-old musician was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and grew up on her parents' farm near there. She began studying timpani and percussion at the age of eight, and later entered the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London. Glennie so distinguished herself at the RAM that she won several scholarships, including one which allowed her to study for a year in Japan.

Glennie, who tries to make her music accessible to the public, has collaborated with musicians and composers from around the world, and plays music of different cultures. Pop music fans may know her from the work she did with Icelandic star Bjork, appearing on television and video in MTVs Björk Unplugged.

With this distinguished list of accomplishments, it may be surprising to learn that Evelyn Glennie is deaf. Glennie lost her hearing by age twelve, but was so determined to pursue a career in music that she did not waver. In an interview with The Standard-Times, Glennie talks about her experiences as a deaf musician.

Discography:

• Reflected in Brass: Evelyn Glennie meets the Black Dyke Band
• Street Songs
• The Music of Joseph Schwantner -- The National Symphony Orchestra (Washington) with Leonard Slatkin conducting, Evelyn Glennie - Soloist
• Her Greatest Hits (double CD)
• Drumming
• Wind in the Bamboo
• Last Night of the Proms -- Live from the Royal Albert Hall with the BBC Symphony Orchestra (Andrew Davis conducting).
• Veni, Veni Emmanuel (with The Scottish Chamber Orchestra with Jukka-Pekka Saraste and James MacMillan conducting)
• Rebounds (with The Scottish Chamber Orchestra with Paul Daniel conducting.)
• Light in Darkness
• Dancin' (with the National Philharmonic Orchestra with Barry Wordsworth Conducting)
• Rhythm Song (with the National Philharmonic Orchestra with Barry Wordsworth conducting)