Renowned Manx singer, pianist, choir conductor and teacher, Eleanor Shimmin reflects on the secret to realising the fruits of her musical gifts.

This is an extract from the oral history interview with Eleanor Shimmin BEM, recorded by Dr Chloe Woolley on 20 November 2024.
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"It's just in you": Eleanor Shimmin on her musical gift

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"It's just in you": Eleanor Shimmin on her musical gift

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