Past Events › Recital

Percussionist extraordinaire Evelyn Glennie is joined by a group of music-making friends to take us on a journey from the dualities of Western thought to the peaceful, holistic unity of Eastern contemplation. En route we will be treated to virtuosic renditions of Scarlatti’s sonatas for two marimbas, Indian-inspired improvisations and musical utterances inspired by Zen aphorisms. Programme to include music by Domenico Scarlatti, Sofia Gubaidulina, John Cage, Casy Cangelosi, John Tavener and Jules Massenet Violin: Hugo Ticciati Percussion: Evelyn Glennie & Johan…

Returning to the Proms for the first time since 2007, award-winning Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie celebrates her 50th birthday with a musical party. She performs alongside pianist Philip Smith, showcasing not only her expressive virtuosity and versatility in works by John Psathas and Keiko Abe, but also her skill as a composer, in Orologeria aureola, a joint composition for Halo (metallic ‘handpan’) and tape. The performance also features a world première for Aluphone – an instrument invented only in 2011…

Evelyn returns to Australia to give a recital of eclectic works for solo percussion, utilising a fascinating array of instruments and sound-sources!   Nebojsa Zivkovic: Fluctus Evelyn Glennie: Waterphone Improvisation Vincent Ho: Sandman’s Castle (World premiere) Evelyn Glennie and Philip Sheppard: Orologeria Aureola (Australian premiere) Jacob ter Veldhuis: Barracuda Solo James Tenney: Having Never Written A Note For Percussion Askell Masson: Prim Jacob ter Veldhuis: Crossed my Mind (Australian Premiere) Evelyn Glennie and James Keane: Wide Awakening (Recital version World Premiere)