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Evelyn Glennie, John Rutter and Imogen Cooper Featured in Queen's New Year's Honours
Evelyn Glennie, John Rutter, and Imogen Cooper have been recognized for their contributions to music in Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honours, British media report.
Percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie was named a Dame Commander of the British Empire (i.e., knighted), while pianist Imogen Cooper and conductor and choral composer John Rutter were named Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), as was jazz pianist George Shearing.
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