Past Events

‘My aim is to teach the world to listen’. Despite her deafness, Evelyn has become perhaps the world’s most acclaimed percussionist. How does she do it? She taught herself to hear with parts of her body other than her ears, and records and performs her music barefoot. Tonight she hosts a unique evening discussing her career to inspire exceptional young players and celebrate their performances as the culmination of a whole day of all things percussion. Ever the performer, Evelyn…

In support of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, #IamRemarkable welcomes Dame Evelyn Glennie - the world’s first full-time solo percussionist. As a profoundly deaf musician, Evelyn’s significance transcends the discipline of music; her unique skills - as expert listener and sound creator - have driven progress and innovation in a wide array of contexts on a global scale.

Join us to discover how Evelyn has learned to listen differently since losing her hearing from childhood, and what makes her remarkable. 

Can you feel the vibrations of music with your body, without using your sense of hearing? An afternoon at DR Koncerthuset about what it means to hear and listen. For Deaf Ears – a music performance by OperaNord - 12:00 to 13:00 | Artist talk with Evelyn Glennie – recipient of the Léonie Sonning Music Prize 2023 - 13:30 to 14:30

Can you feel the vibrations of music with your body, without using your sense of hearing? An afternoon at DR Koncerthuset about what it means to hear and listen. Artist talk with Evelyn Glennie – recipient of the Léonie Sonning Music Prize 2023 - 13:30 to 14:30 | For Deaf Ears – a music performance by OperaNord - 15:00 to 16:00