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March 2023
Marta Ptaszyńska’s 80th Birthday – Drum of Orfeo with the Warsaw Philharmonic
Marta Ptaszyńska's 80th Birthday - Drum of Orfeo with the Warsaw Philharmonic
Find out more »April 2023
April Fool’s Day Gala Concert with Rainer Hersch
Conductor and comedian Rainer Hersch ‘the world’s first classical music hooligan’ (The Sun) brings together a host of stars for a hilarious evening of April Fool’s jokes and hoaxes in support of Help Musicians UK (formerly The Musicians Benevolent Fund).
The stellar pranksters include Evelyn, Zeb Soanes (voice of Classic FM and formerly master of the BBC R4 Shipping Forecast), improvising genius 'Harry the Piano' and star baritone James Oldfield – not forgetting the virtuosos of the English Chamber Orchestra. Evelyn will be murdering ’The Swan’ from ‘Carnival of the Animals' with a specially devised percussion instrument, as well as performing Vivaldi on the Vibraphone.
Find out more »June 2023
Léonie Sonning Music Prize 2023
LÉONIE SONNINGS MUSIKPRIS 2023 With three wide-ranging percussion concerts that play an important role in Evelyn Glennie's long career as a solo percussion virtuoso, we get close to both Glennie's phenomenal musicianship and deep into the wondrous world of percussion. Scotland’s James MacMillan's Veni, Veni Emmanuel, which Evelyn Glennie premiered at the Royal Albert Hall, London in 1992, is based on an ancient Advent hymn. American Michael Daugherty's Dreamachine was also premiered by Evelyn Glennie. The concert is a tribute…
Find out more »July 2023
Dame Evelyn Glennie and the New London Chamber Ensemble
Dame Evelyn Glennie and New London Chamber Ensemble open the Lake District Summer Music Festival with an amazing feast for the senses. From complex rhythms to serene reflection, experience an incredible sound world of hazy vibraphones and exotic percussion.
Find out more »September 2023
Evelyn Glennie and Jon Hemmersam
Evelyn Glennie and Jon Hemmersam have worked closely together since 2012. This has resulted in three albums Sound Spirits (2012), The Core-tet Project (2016) and most recently Open Barrier (2021). The audience will experience something that has never been played before - and that will never be played again. The concert is literally unique. It is based on the two musicians' collaboration and is improvised on site. That's why we call the concert Sound Spirits impromptu, an impromptu concert. Music transcends genres…
Find out more »November 2023
The Language of Bells
The ringing of bells has meant many things to people for centuries: the call to worship, a marking of time, an alarm for danger, the joy of marriage, the sorrow of death. Composer Jill Jarman's new piece for internationally renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie with viols and voices mixes the sounds of old and new, life and death, celebration and mourning, and examines the call of bells pealing across the centuries of human experience. Dame Evelyn Glennie - percussion Chelys…
Find out more »June 2024
Evelyn Glennie and Trio HLK: Anthropometricks
Join Evelyn Glennie and Trio HLK in Hall One, Kings Place, London as they showcase their enthralling new album Anthropometricks. Since forming a quartet with legendary percussionist Evelyn Glennie, Trio HLK have forged a unique new musical language, bringing together contemporary classical and jazz and performed to sold-out halls all over Europe. In this concert for Scotland Unwrapped, they will introduce their electrifying new album Anthropometricks. ‘True innovators’ Gramophone Magazine This event will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.
Find out more »August 2024
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Raymond Antrobus & Evelyn Glennie: Transcendent Sound
In a unique, magical event, virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie appears with award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus to share extraordinary new work they’ve been creating together. Conversation blends with musical performance as Glennie improvises to Antrobus’ readings. His work has resonated with audiences worldwide, touching on themes of identity and d/Deafness, while Glennie has won over 80 international awards. An evening to remember from two spellbinding artists of rare talent.
Find out more »Dame Evelyn Glennie & Bex Burch
A female sound improvisation by experimental musician Bex Burch and Dame Evelyn Glennie
An exceptional musician with an exceptional story: Evelyn Glennie grew up in rural Aberdeenshire, deeply rooted in the folklore of her Scottish homeland. When her hearing deteriorated at the age of 8, she discovered the percussion instruments and her own body as a resonance chamber. Today she can look back on a successful career - and now the world's most famous percussionist is coming to Hanover!
For this exclusive concert at the Überschlag Festival, she has invited an equally-impressive artist to join the dialogue. Bex Burch, born in London, is an outstanding gyil player and sound artist. With a background in ethnomusicology and African musical tradition, Burch has created a unique and creative sound world all of her own.
This will prove to be an unforgettable evening improvised from A to Z by two formidable artists.
Find out more »October 2024
Evelyn Glennie and the New London Chamber Ensemble: Music and Conversation
Transcending the boundaries of traditional concerts, Dame Evelyn Glennie, the world-renowned solo percussionist, and the acclaimed NLCE wind quintet, will take you on a discovery of extraordinary music and innovation, including works by Dobrinka Tabakova and Ailís Ní Ríain. Experience the power and excitement of live music, and hear from Evelyn and the NLCE through conversation about their own experiences of music-making.
This performance will be BSL interpreted.
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