Evelyn Glennie Quotes

I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.

Evelyn Glennie

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• I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.

  

  Evelyn Glennie
  • Balance
  • I Think
  • Lighter