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‘In Conversation…’ – An Audience with Evelyn Glennie

28 September, 2024 at 14:00 - 15:00

Free

An Audience with Evelyn Glennie
Join Us for an Inspiring ‘In Conversation…’ – An Audience with Dame Evelyn Glennie’!

Athy Sing and Sign invites you to an exclusive event featuring the world’s premier solo percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, at Athy Library on September 28th at 2 PM, interviewed by the amazing Sarah Jane O’Regan.

With over 40 solo recordings to her name, Dame Evelyn is a double GRAMMY award winner and BAFTA nominee. Her remarkable career spans compositions for film, theatre, and television, and she launched The Evelyn Glennie Podcast in 2020. Honored with an OBE in 1993, she has received over 100 international awards, including the prestigious Polar Music Prize and the Companion of Honour.

Dame Evelyn’s impactful work, including her iconic film Touch the Sound and her TED Talk, along with her charity, The Evelyn Glennie Foundation, embodies her lifelong mission to “Teach the World to Listen.”

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a true musical pioneer! Be part of this unforgettable experience—mark your calendars, and don’t forget to book your tickets on Eventbrite!

Organizer

Athy Sign and Sing – ISL Festival
Website:
https://www.athysingandsign.com/isla-festival-2024

Venue

Athy Library
Covent Lane
Athy, County Kildare R14 DK33 Ireland
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