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
Anything you strike, anything you shake or rattle, or just anything that can be picked up, and you can create a sound. Evelyn Glennie createpickrattle 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 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
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
The body's like a huge ear. It's as simple as that. Evelyn Glennie bodyearhuge Change image and share on social
I want to be able to say on my deathbed that I reached a few people. That would be very nice, just to be able to say that. Evelyn Glennie deathbednicepeople Change image and share on social
Percussion is the most adaptable family of instruments. The biggest challenge is to project percussion in a lyrical way. Evelyn Glennie adaptablebigchallenge Change image and share on social
