Famed percussionist at UNLV

Friday, Jan. 30, 1998 | 11:32 a.m.

Glennie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. She began losing her hearing at the age of eight. According to Glennie, her deafness is "something unique. Sometimes, it has even helped me." She began studying percussion at age 12. Her career was highlighted by a BBC Prom debut in 1989, marking the first solo recital at the Proms. Although deaf, Glennie has developed nonaural ways of perceiving sound vibrations.

Her records appear on BMG Classics/RCA Victor Red Seal and include "Rebounds," "Rhythm Song," "Dancin" and "Light and Darkness."

The recording of a CBS broadcast documentary of her rehearsing and performing the Bartok "Sonata for Two Pianos" with Sir George Solti, Murray Perahia and David Corkhill won a 1989 Grammy Award. Two major documentaries of her life have been made by the BBC and Yorkshire Television.

A fellow of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in England, as well as an officer of the British Empire, Glennie holds honorary doctorates in music from Aberdeen, Bristol and Portsmouth Universities. "Good Vibrations," her autobiography, was published in England in 1990 and Japan in 1992.

Tickets range from $9.75 to $23.50 at the Ham Hall box office, 895-3801. Discounts are available for students, seniors, military and the disabled.

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