Marimba Encores

Evelyn Glennie

For many, Evelyn Glennie’s encores are the highlight of her live performances. These six exquisite, simple melodies, transcribed and arranged by Evelyn, are ideally suited to the emotional qualities of the marimba and are enjoyed immensely by audiences all over the world.

Evelyn Glennie’s meteoric career as a solo percussionist spans the five continents of the world. Her musicianship and charismatic personality have brought a new appreciation of percussion to audiences everywhere, not least through her own composition and transcriptions.

Number of Players: 1

Instrumentation:

Marimba

Dame Evelyn Glennie is the first person in musical history to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist. As one of the most eclectic and innovative musicians on the scene today she is constantly redefining the goals and expectations of percussion. By combining superb technique, a profound appreciation of the visual and her astonishing musicality, Evelyn creates performances of such vitality that they almost constitute a new type of performance.