Society cannot continue to disable themselves through their need to categorize people or make assumptions as to another individual's abilities. Evelyn Glennie abilityassumptioncategorize Change image and share on social
I like the sparkle of the vibraphone. Evelyn Glennie sparklevibraphone Change image and share on social
I hope the seeds I have sown will be taken up by those who will follow me because the journey I have begun cannot be undertaken in isolation. Evelyn Glennie beginfollowhope Change image and share on social
A large part of my work has been collaborating with composers; I think we've commissioned about 140 pieces now, a lot of them percussion concertos. Evelyn Glennie collaboratecommissioncomposer Change image and share on social
I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because I prefer the deep sounds. I can't hear the violins well. Evelyn Glennie bascellodeep Change image and share on social
My hearing is out of the ordinary as others might see it, but not for me. I'm used to my hearing in the same way that I'm used to the size of my hands. Evelyn Glennie handhearordinary Change image and share on social
There's still a lot I need to do as a player, as a musician, as a sound creator. I have commissioned 170 pieces: that's still not enough, there are still lots and lots of composers I would like to approach. When I see a composer and I see a performer, I think to combine those forces. Evelyn Glennie approachcombinecommission share on social
A lot of things which come with a high profile will always be criticised one way or another. Evelyn Glennie criticisehighlot Change image and share on social
As we live longer and healthier for longer, we need to keep ourselves busy... the diary is pretty full. Evelyn Glennie busydiaryfull Change image and share on social
If I just simply let go, and allow my hand, my arm, to be more of a support system, suddenly - I have more dynamic with less effort. Much more, and I just feel, at last, one with the stick, and one with the drum. Evelyn Glennie armdrumdynamic share on social