One composer's silent struggle

From: Evening News - Scotland | Date: February 1, 2003 | Copyright information

Caritas Candlemas Concert

Christ Church, Morningside, at 7.30pm tonight. Tickets cost GBP 6 (GBP 4). Call 0131-667 3633.

TO write a piece of music requires a good imagination, an understanding of musical instruments and, above all, a good ear for a melody. But what if you only had two out of the three because you were deaf? Would it still be possible to create a tune that other people would enjoy, even if you couldn't actually hear it yourself?

This is a battle which Sc...

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