Evelyn Glennie
The world's leading classical solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie talks to John Wilson about her career and picks out some of the key influences on her artistic path.
The world's leading classical solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie talks to John Wilson about her career and some of the key influences on her artistic path.
From growing up in rural Aberdeenshire and becoming profoundly deaf at a young age, Glennie traces her route to fulfilling the ambition of becoming the first full-time solo percussionist. She demonstrates the first drum she ever owned, discusses the profound impact of the renowned percussionist James Blades, her teacher at the Royal Academy of Music, and her electrifying 1992 BBC Proms performance of James MacMillan's specially composed percussion concerto Veni, Veni, Emmanuel.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Interviewed Guest | Evelyn Glennie |
| Music | Hannah Peel |
| Editor | Robin Keam |
| Series Editor | Timothy Prosser |
| Producer | Edwina Pitman |
| Director | Mark Ward |
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- Sun 13 Feb 202219:30
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