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Which instrument did Evelyn Glennie want to learn at school?
At what age did Evelyn Glennie lose her hearing ability?
Who encouraged Evelyn Glennie to sense music through her body?
How did Evelyn Glennie perform in her audition at the Royal Academy of Music?
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How does Evelyn Glennie sense music?
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What is the plot of The Sound of Music?
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Who wrote the music for The Sound of Music?
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Who wrote the lyrics for The Sound of Music?
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When did the original Broadway production of The Sound of Music open?
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Study Notes
Evelyn Glennie
- Evelyn Glennie wanted to learn the piano at school.
- She lost her hearing ability at the age of 12.
- Her percussion teacher, Ronn Richards, encouraged her to sense music through her body.
- She performed her audition at the Royal Academy of Music by placing her feet on the floor to feel the vibrations of the drums.
- Evelyn Glennie senses music by feeling the vibrations through her body.
The Sound of Music
- The plot of The Sound of Music is not mentioned in the text.
- The music for The Sound of Music was written by Richard Rodgers.
- The lyrics for The Sound of Music were written by Oscar Hammerstein II.
- The original Broadway production of The Sound of Music opened on November 16, 1959.
- The original Broadway production of The Sound of Music won 5 Tony Awards.
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Test your knowledge about the remarkable life and talent of Evelyn Glennie, the deaf Scottish multi-percussionist. Discover the inspiring story of her journey to success and her unique ability to sense music through her body.
