Questions and Answers
What is a distinctive feature of Evelyn Glennie's performance style?
Performing barefoot, using her body and sense of touch to feel the vibrations of the instruments
What award did Evelyn Glennie receive in 2007 for her services to music?
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
What Rodgers and Hammerstein song did Evelyn Glennie perform at the 2015 BBC Proms in the Park concert?
'Do-Re-Mi' from 'The Sound of Music'
How many Grammy Awards has Evelyn Glennie won?
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Who conducted the BBC Concert Orchestra during Evelyn Glennie's performance at the 2015 BBC Proms in the Park concert?
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Study Notes
Evelyn Glennie and "The Sound of Music"
Who is Evelyn Glennie?
- Scottish percussionist born in 1965
- Known for her virtuosic performances and collaborations with various artists
Connection to "The Sound of Music"
- Featured in the 2015 BBC Proms in the Park concert, performing a percussion arrangement of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Do-Re-Mi" from "The Sound of Music"
- Performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart
Unique Performance Style
- Performs barefoot, using her body and sense of touch to feel the vibrations of the instruments
- Has developed a unique approach to percussion, using a wide range of instruments and techniques
Awards and Recognition
- Won two Grammy Awards for her performances and recordings
- Appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2007 for her services to music
Evelyn Glennie
- Scottish percussionist born in 1965
- Known for virtuosic performances and collaborations with various artists
Connection to "The Sound of Music"
- Featured in the 2015 BBC Proms in the Park concert
- Performed a percussion arrangement of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Do-Re-Mi" from "The Sound of Music"
- Collaborated with the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart
Unique Performance Style
- Performs barefoot to feel the vibrations of the instruments through her body and sense of touch
- Developed a unique approach to percussion using a wide range of instruments and techniques
Awards and Recognition
- Won two Grammy Awards for performances and recordings
- Appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2007 for services to music
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Learn about the Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie and her unique connection to The Sound of Music through her virtuosic performances and collaborations.
