My favorite instrument is the snare drum. In Scotland, the snare drum is very prominent in Highland bands. The Scottish style of playing is in my blood. It's a very powerful instrument, but it can also be soothing, like velvet.… — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
Percussion is the most adaptable family of instruments. The biggest challenge is to project percussion in a lyrical way. — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
I associate going to an airport with work because I travel so much with my job. So when I have a few days free… — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
Society cannot continue to disable themselves through their need to categorize people or make assumptions as to another individual's abilities. — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is… — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
If I just simply let go, and allow my hand, my arm, to be more of a support system, suddenly - I have more… — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
There's still a lot I need to do as a player, as a musician, as a sound creator. I have commissioned 170 pieces: that's… — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because I prefer the deep sounds. I can't hear the violins well. — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
Once you're in a particular country, and you're surrounded by musicians who are so adept at traditional music, you suddenly realize how much there… — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
I didn't decide to become a musician until the age of 15, which is quite late. — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
I just assumed the world was full of solo percussionists. I couldn't find sticks or music or anything where I was, but that was… — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
If we see someone in a wheelchair, we assume they cannot walk. It may be that they can walk three, four, five steps. That,… — Evelyn Glennie Copy Share Image
