PDDCS members meet Evelyn Glennie

Following her performance at the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, PDDCS posted details about Evelyn Glennie playing at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall as part of DaDaFest 2012.

When PDDCS learned that the world renowned percussionist would be playing with the Leicester Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the Orchestra’s 90th anniversary,  a trip was arranged to see her perform. The whole evening was outstanding. Many of the young people and families from Music and the Deaf and PDDCS attended. As they watched the orchestra play the young people could envisage where their musical adventures and experiences might lead them.

Evelyn's performance was simply extraordinary. She must have been exhausted from all the drumming and bagpipe playing. Nevertheless Evelyn took the time, at the end of the night, to sign autographs for many very satisfied audience members.

It was a superb event. A night to remember. The expression on Daniels's face says it all, doesn't it?

Follow the build-up to the next Deaflympics

Don't forget amid the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games that deaf athletes have their own games next year in Sofia. You can read about the build up on twitter by following Craig Crowley who is the President of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf.

hello @icsdpresident this is @pddcs joining the ranks of followers from round the world! Good luck with the games in Sofia next year
— PDDCS (@PDDCS) September 3, 2012

DaDaFest 2012 -Dame Evelyn Glennie - Saturday 18 August, 7.30pm

This week the London 2012 Olympic’s Opening Ceremony took place but many viewers will not have been aware that the main percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, is deaf.

There is another opportunity to see her perform as Dame Evelyn Glennie, a world renowned percussionist, will be playing at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall on Saturday 18 August as part of DaDaFest 2012.

Tickets: £20 – £27.50

How to Book: In person at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street.
                    or  call 0151 709 3789
                    or click www.dadafest.co.uk

As Evelyn describes on her blog http://www.evelyn.co.uk, she is the first person in musical history to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist. In addition she composes and writes music for film, TV, radio, library companies and live performances.

On her own blog, Evelyn wrote the following about the Olympic Ceremony :

"When I was invited to participate in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony I was both honoured and humbled. The onus on all the people who have donated their time, energy and effort towards the world's most prestigious event is enormous. The attention to detail has been second to none from everyone who has participated both on stage and off stage. For my part I was delighted to introduce the Aluphone to Danny Boyle and his creative team. In turn I believe it's beautiful tone and sound colour have been incorporated into, what I hope, will become an iconic piece of music helping to introduce this exciting new instrument across the globe."
-Evelyn Glennie DBE.

One example of her talents on Youtube

History of the Games - BSL clip

As the countdown to the Games continues BSL users might enjoy this signed clip explaining the History of the Games. This is available on the London2012.com website along with a clip about Olympic heritage.