In Conversation with Dame Evelyn Glennie

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What does listening mean to you? Join Dame Evelyn Glennie in a lively mediated conversation about her life, work and mission to teach the world to listen. The discussion will be augmented by a sprinkling of unusual sounds from The Evelyn Glennie Collection.

‘In Conversation…’ – An Audience with Evelyn Glennie

An Audience with Evelyn Glennie
Join Us for an Inspiring ‘In Conversation…’ – An Audience with Dame Evelyn Glennie’!

Athy Sing and Sign invites you to an exclusive event featuring the world’s premier solo percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, at Athy Library on September 28th at 2 PM, interviewed by the amazing Sarah Jane O’Regan.

Dame Evelyn Glennie in conversation with Michelle Castelletti

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Join Dame Evelyn Glennie in a lively mediated conversation with the festival director about her life, work and mission to teach the world to listen. The discussion will be augmented by a sprinkling of unusual sounds from The Evelyn Glennie Collection.

Touch the Sound: Conversation and Q&A

A colour photo of Evelyn circa 2004. She is facing away from the camera, and is playing her 60" Paiste Tam Tam with a furry mallet in each hand. Her hair is a dark vivid plum colour and we can just see the black, mesh sleeves of her long-sleeved top.

Evelyn shall be participating in a conversation and Q&A session at The Foundation for Art and Nature (Stiftung Kunst und Natur – Nantesbuch) following a shortened version of the award-winning film Touch the Sound.

In Conversation…

We are delighted to welcome international solo percussionist and composer, Dame Evelyn Glennie to discuss her life and career with City Lit Principal, Mark Malcomson CBE. Dame Evelyn Glennie is a double GRAMMY winner, BAFTA nominee, recipient of the Polar Music Prize and the Companion of Honour. This lively discussion will include a sprinkling of musical demonstrations and an audience … Read More