Evelyn Glennie

Percussionist Evelyn Glennie is also a composer. Composing "A Little Prayer" helped her focus her career and her own well-being.

As the world's only full time percussion soloist, Dame Evelyn Glennie has brought the percussion family of instruments to worldwide attention. She's responsible for the commissioning of more than 150 new works for percussion and orchestra.

As a percussionist and composer, Dame Evelyn Glennie has changed the definition and perception of percussion, extending its range of sounds and its capabilities to create a tremendous range of musical and human emotions. See, hear and learn more about Evelyn Glennie on her website www.evelyn.co.uk.