Performer

Evelyn is internationally celebrated as a pioneering concerto soloist whose work has transformed the role of percussion on the concert stage.

Her repertoire spans an extraordinary range of styles and formats. She collaborates with ensembles of every scale including symphony and chamber orchestras, wind ensembles, string ensembles, brass bands and much more, bringing percussion to the forefront in innovative and expressive ways.

Evelyn’s improvisations are shaped through dialogue, listening, and shared risk-taking, resulting in performances that are vibrant, unpredictable, and deeply engaging for audiences.

Throughout her career, Evelyn has commissioned an extraordinary body of work that has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of contemporary solo percussion.

For her, commissioning is not simply a way to expand the repertoire – it is an essential act of artistic evolution, a means of challenging composers, audiences, and herself to rethink what percussion can express.

By inviting composers from diverse musical traditions to write for her, Evelyn has pushed both the musical and physical boundaries of percussion, inspiring works that demand new techniques, new instruments, and new ways of listening.

These commissions have redefined the solo percussion experience, transforming it from a rarity into a vibrant and sustainable artistic path for future generations.

Through her commissioning legacy, Evelyn has not only carved out the role of the ultimate solo percussionist, she has ensured that percussion, in all its expressive breadth, will continue to flourish as a compelling and imaginative voice on the world stage.

Evelyn’s work as a foley artist is a natural extension of her extraordinary relationship with sound – one that is rooted in deep listening and imagination.

With access to one of the world’s most extensive collections of percussion instruments and sound-making objects, she brings an exceptional sonic palette to film, television, and multimedia projects. Evelyn crafts audio environments that are rich in detail and emotional nuance.

Her approach goes far beyond traditional foley, blending musicality with storytelling to create sounds that feel alive, intentional, and inseparable from the visual narrative.

Evelyn Glennie’s masterclasses are shaped by a career that has not only broken boundaries but redefined what it means to be a musician in the world today.

As the first full-time solo percussionist, her journey offers participants a rare, lived perspective on forging an individual path, sustaining artistic integrity, and listening beyond convention.

These sessions go far beyond technique, weaving together sound, movement, communication, and purpose to challenge how music is felt, shared, and understood.

Consultations offered by Evelyn Glennie, both face to face and online, provide an opportunity for individuals to explore sound, creativity, and career direction at any stage of their journey.

Open to musicians, composers, instrument makers, sound therapists, professionals and amateurs of all ages and backgrounds, these sessions are shaped by Evelyn’s singular understanding of listening as both an artistic and human practice.

Each consultation is bespoke to the receiver, recognising that no two creative paths are the same. Alongside this, specialised sessions led by Evelyn’s experienced and distinctive team focus on the practical and strategic aspects of building and sustaining a career, from professional development to long-term planning.

Her extensive collection of instruments, gathered from cultures and traditions around the world, provides each project with a distinctive sonic palette.

This breadth allows her to compose with precision and flexibility, whether shaping an intimate emotional undercurrent, supporting spoken word, or creating immersive sound environments for physical spaces. The result is music that is bespoke and authentic.  

Evelyn brings the same depth, sensitivity, and imagination to library music as she does to bespoke scoring, transforming pre-existing cues into rich, versatile soundscapes that can serve countless creative contexts.

Her profound understanding of rhythm, timbre, and emotional nuance allows her to craft tracks that are instantly evocative, yet adaptable.

Evelyn’s published compositions for percussion and piano open a doorway into sound that is both adventurous and deeply accessible.

Crafted with meticulous attention to texture, rhythm, and expression, her works resonate with professional musicians for their sophistication, while inviting amateurs and students of all ages to discover joy and possibility in performance.