Why do many people admire Evelyn Glennie?

Answer 1

Probably because she is deaf and still plays amazingly also she has had a very hard situation when she was 12 because she started losing her hearing so she stopped playing her other instruments and went with percussion. She is amazing! she is an inspiration to all people who are deaf.

Answer 2

I know where her website is: http://www.evelyn.co.uk/homepage.htm And several fun facts about her: http://www.evelyn.co.uk/live/99_facts.htm And I didn't know anything about her until you asked the question, so thanks. :)

Answer 3

Despite being profoundly deaf she has become an internationally famous musician giving over 100 concerts a year. Glennie is able to play 60 instruments.

She also makes jewelry.

Glennie has won the following awards:

Grammy - Best Chamber Music Performance 1989

Scot of the Year 1982

Queen's Commendation 1985

Scotswoman of the Decade 1990

Rhythm Magazine - Best Studio & Live Percussionist 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004

Walpole Medal of Excellence 2002

musical America Instrumentalist of the Year 2003

Sabian Lifetime Achievement Award 2006

She has received 15 honorary doctorates from universities across the UK

OBE (Order of the British Empire - Officer) 1993

DBE (Order of the British Empire - Dame Commander, essentially a knighthood) 2007

Answer 4

She is famous because how she plays instruments without knowing what sound it makes. Playing along at a orchestra without knowing went to come in. She regularly plays barefoot so the vibrations can absorb through her skin.