TO watch, let alone hear, Evelyn Glennie at work is something to write home about.

The glamorous musician, who is the first and only full-time professional classical percussion soloist, is certainly a sight for sore eyes as she rushes barefoot about the concert platform, hitting, stroking and at times bashing an array of percussion instruments, many of which are her own creation.

And what is unique about this world-renowned percussionist is she is profoundly deaf. After she lost her hearing when she was young, Evelyn learnt to use vibration to distinguish the rough pitch of notes by associating where on her body she feels the sound. And with a busy schedule playing alongside the world's top orchestras and an OBE for her services to music under her belt, it is clear that this is not a disability that holds her back.

Now, Evelyn is taking part in a concert to raise money for people with special needs. She will be joining the London Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of its principal conductor, Christopher Warren-Green, for a concert in the spectacular setting of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, to raise awareness and much needed funding for the Anglo-Japanese charity Momiji.

Founded in 1991, Momiji promotes friendship and cultural exchange between special needs people in the UK and Japan. Specifically, Momiji organises trips and activities which take place in both countries and much of the charity's work is centred on the arts but also extends to other activities, including support for special needs people in higher education and sporting events such as wheelchair football.

Evelyn will be joined by Kato players from Japan and the programme includes Vivaldi's Piccolo Concert (arranged for marimba), Mozart's Overture Cosi fan tutte, Mendelssohn's Symphony No 1 Italian and some Japanese works. There will also be an exhibition of Saori weaving brought over from Japan especially for the concert that will form the backdrop for the performers.

Momiji Concert takes place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on Wednesday July 7 at 7.30pm. Tickets: 01753 853888.