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
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 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
I walk into a kids' store, and it's amazing, the types of instruments - little squeaky things, rattling things, spinning tops. Evelyn Glennie amazeinstrumentkid Change image and share on social
There are many collaborations I'd like to explore. One is to co-write a rap concerto with Eminem. Evelyn Glennie collaborationconcertoeminem Change image and share on social
Percussion is physical, as most instruments are. The body must function well in order to play the instruments well. Last year I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Evelyn Glennie bodyclimbfunction 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
