Percussion Perspectives ep.20: Evelyn Glennie (Solo percussionist and composer)

In this episode Henrik Knarborg talks with Evelyn Glennie about the role as a soloist, new commissions and advises for younger percussionists how to create a career. We also come closer to some of the mythical abilities to “listen” with the body and even how the vision is connected to this. Evelyn Glennie just received the renowned Danish Sonning Music Prize, one of the most prestigious prizes in the world, and played an intense Galla-concert including no less than 3 percussion concertos in the same program. More than just an amazing soloist, Evelyn also has clear goals with her music and art, and this is for sure a “must hear” episode.

Sound examples:

Vincent Ho: The Shaman (2017) with Winnipeg S.O. and conductor Alexander Mickelthwate

https://open.spotify.com/album/2x8qSrgsS711NH93Tj4xM3?si=b5ydxQl8R_Oq11E7qS1O4A&nd=1

Shadow behind the Iron Sun (1999): Evelyn Glennie, Michael Brauer, David Motion.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1So0i5v9IZFQ1Xm4DmVnws?si=6e2c2b3b11094ba1

Sonning Prize homepage:

https://www.sonningmusik.dk/evelyn-glennie/?lang=en

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