Evelyn Glennie
Dame Evelyn Glennie is one of the world's finest virtuoso percussionists. This programme reveals the story of how a girl from Aberdeenshire became a global superstar.
Dame Evelyn Glennie is one of the world's finest virtuoso percussionists. Born and raised in Aberdeenshire, she is the first musician to create and sustain the career of a solo percussionist, performing in over 50 countries, recording 30 solo albums and the winner of three prestigious Grammy awards.
As she approaches 50 she is now involving herself in what she describes as 'legacy' projects - 'ones that make a difference'. These vary from unique collaborations to her plans for a National Centre for Percussion, which will not only display her collection of over 2,000 percussion instruments but also be a space for performances, master classes and lectures.
The programme explores Evelyn's collection of instruments, follows her in rehearsal and reveals the story of how a country girl from Aberdeenshire became a global percussion superstar.
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'View from Olympus' drum rehearsal
Duration: 01:37
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From the country girl to a global percussion superstar
Duration: 01:59
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Trailer: What Do Artists Do All Day - Evelyn Glennie
Duration: 00:31
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | George Cathro |
| Director | George Cathro |
| Executive Producer | Richard Bright |
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