Evelyn Glennie In Concert

Evelyn Glennie has always expanded the idea of what a solo percussion recital can be, and this 1991 concert from the Philharmonie im Gasteig offers a vivid snapshot of her early impact. Joined by pianist Philip Smith, she presents a programme that ranges across contemporary repertoire, from the ritual intensity of Rzewski’s 'To the Earth' to the poised lyricism of Keiko Abe’s 'Michi' and the dramatic sweep of John McLeod’s 'The Song of Dionysius'. Rosauro’s Concerto for Marimba brings the evening to a broader, more extrovert close. Throughout, Glennie treats the percussionist’s arsenal not as effect, but as a vehicle for colour, rhythm and musical argument, reshaping expectations of the instrument.