The Evelyn Glennie Podcast

Composer, James MacMillan, chats to me about his inspiration, methods and legacy...Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Composer Clarice Assad chats to me about her musical upbringing, her inspirations, her diverse range of skills and her approach to composing a percussion concerto...Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a wonderful ending to Series 4! Wynton reminisced about how being challenged at basketball by a flautist, spurred him on to start practising trumpet in earnest and applying to Julliard!! An incredible musician with an incredible story to tell so Let's get Listening...Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tine Thing Helseth and I chatted about the precarious situations you can find yourself in as a musician such as standing playing on tall buildings in a gale! Besides being one of the world's best trumpeters, Tine's creativity also extends to knitting and building Lego structures! We laughed throughout this episode so enjoy and Let's Get Listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Percy is the Principal Percussionist of the LSO and Head of Percussion at The Royal Academy of Music so he has plenty of tales to tell about everything related to percussion. It was wonderful to finally have the chance to have a good chat and gossip with him which I have to confess ran way over time so we had to cut this episode down a bit because we could have talked all day so Let's get Listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Legendary journalist, Jon Snow, chats to me about his early days as a chorister, some incredibly poignant and momentous moments in his career and of his best friend - his bicycle! Let's get listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Classical guitarist, Miloš Karadaglić charmed me with his tales of music in his Montenegro home, his inspiring grandmother and the battered old classical guitar that started everything and is still in the family. So let's get listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm not an Olympic Gold medallist like my guest today, Sally Gunnell, but we do have one thing in common - we both grew up on a farm. We chatted about the sense of responsibility this gave us and motivation to get up every day and keep trying to succeed along our different paths. It was a true honour to talk to someone so successful yet so grounded about when to step up and when to step back. Let's get listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today, Sound of Metal actor, Riz Ahmed shares his extraordinary experience of learning American Sign Language, becoming a drummer and putting his body through rigorous work-outs all in the space of a few months. To absorb himself in the role of 'Ruben', Riz tells me how engaging with the deaf community truly taught him how to listen. It feels entirely appropriate therefore to say 'Let's get Listening!'Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicholas Collon is a conductor with seemingly boundless energy and a huge enthusiasm for everything he does - and this podcast episode is no exception! We chatted about his hugely successful Aurora Orchestra, his guilty secrets of music he hasn't listened to, his next venture in Finland and how to get young children to sleep! So - Let's get listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carol Jarvis is an exceptional musician who has been on an incredible journey - touring with Seal whilst battling cancer and flying back to the UK for blood transfusions between gigs! She has performed with a wealth of great artists and has so many stories to tell but the one that inspires me the most is how she remained resilient and determined whilst being told she only had weeks to live. Thankfully, she is now strong and well and inspiring young musicians up and down the country to be resourceful and positive! I hope you enjoy this really special episode!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have always been a huge fan of Toyah's so to have the chance to chat to her about everything that keeps her creative was incredible for me! Toyah shared some of the secrets of her boundless energy, her musical inspirations and how to survive a lockdown with a husband of 35 years without throwing the kettle at him! So let's get listening!In loving memory of Isobel Glennie.Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

East Anglia's Children's Hospice does such amazing work for children and their families and here I brought together Phil Gormley, CEO, Ray Travasso, music therapist and the Thomas family who have benefitted from their care. A truly emotional episode that looked at the financial strains on the charity during Covid, the challenges of connecting with children from a music therapist's perspective and the isolation faced by families with severely ill children.Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruth Sullivan is one of the UK's top Foley artists who recently produced the sound effects for TV's 'Killing Eve' amongst many other shows and films. Join me as I explore the mysterious world of Foley and find out about the unlikely props that artists use to mimic the sounds we expect to hear when we watch television or go to the theatre - Let's get Listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chi-chi Nwanoku throws herself into everything she undertakes with 100% energy and enthusiasm. More recently known for founding the ground-breaking Chineke! orchestra, earlier in life she was set to be an Olympic sprinter. Her positivity has certainly given me something to think about and I hope she will motivate you too so Let's get Listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Reverend Richard Coles has me in stitches as he recounts his experiences of music as a child, from a tone-deaf father, a tonally sharp mother and a brilliant but misleading great aunt, I piece together what made him the skilled and entertaining all-rounder he is today!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Super Saxophonist, Jess Gillam, chatted to me about her deep connection with the saxophone and why she chose it over the drums or piano. Jess shared with me some of the experiences of her career so far and what makes her such an energetic and engaging performer so Let's get Listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I worked with Adjoa Andoh on an RSC project I was struck by just how much work and skill goes into every performance. Adjoa is multi-skilled and has filled many roles outside of acting that will surely fascinate you as much as it did me - Let's get listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evelyn chats to three doctors from the World Doctors' Orchestra - The World Doctors Orchestra was founded in 2008 and combines the pleasure of fine music with global medical responsibility. Three to four times a year, some 100 physicians from all over the world exchange their white coats for evening attire and perform a benefit concert for medical aid projects.Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The word prodigy doesn't come close to describing my guest today - Jacob Collier seamlessly navigates around jazz, pop, funk, acapella, classical and R&B, picking up so many Grammy's he uses them as Agogo bells in his compositions!It was the greatest honour to get an insight into what makes a true genius tick - Let's get listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I met Edeline Lee, the successful fashion designer when I reluctantly agreed to be a catwalk model in one of her shows. Today's podcast was much less scary, although I did mark the occasion by wearing one of Edeline's beautiful tops! When I chatted to Edeline I got an insight into the feat of engineering that goes into making each piece of clothing and the importance she places on the person wearing the finished product. I am so inspired by how she listens to her customers and literally takes care over every hand stitch - I hope you will be inspired too so Let's get Listening!!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I find out from Julian Norton, asides from collecting strange animal noises, what he gets up to all day in his work as a TV vet. He told me about the ups and downs of having a film crew in tow when he's treating patients and negotiating stripping off for the camera for the first time! So - Let's get Listening!!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This was such an exciting episode for me, aside from the police raid that seemed to be happening outside Nicky's flat! Nicola shared with me the guilty pleasures of being able to cook 3 meals a day and having time away from the rigours of concert tours to her thoughts on providing music opportunities for all children. She really is a remarkable lady so Let's get Listening!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No coffee and cake today - this is my first Zoom podcast - but Jake Humphrey, broadcasting professional that he is, soon put me at my ease!! Jake told me about his journey from hapless schoolboy to children's television presenter to respected sports commentator. We chatted about the impact of the recent lockdown on listening and being with others and agreed that we all need to appreciate each other more! I hope you'll appreciate this episode so Let's get Listening!!Produced by Cheryl Davis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The remarkable Nicky Goulder has joined me for a chat to discuss all things Create. Create is the UK's leading charity empowering lives through the creative arts. Each year they put on hundreds of arts workshops to engage people who don't normally get the chance to be creative.In this episode, we discuss the importance of listening to young patients; disabled children and adults; young and adult carers; schoolchildren in areas of deprivation; vulnerable older people; young and adult offenders; and marginalised children and adults. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Renowned historian, TV presenter, feminist and all round good egg, Mary Beard joins me for, not a little, cake. We compare her experiences of motherhood to my percussion ‘babies' and ponder how much the world has really changed in the last two thousand or so years. Bon appetit! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alas! It's not nine-o-clock but it's starting to get dark as I talk to Griff Rhys Jones, who is eager to go outside to take photographs. We cover so many topics from boats to not speaking Welsh and he has me laughing throughout, thank you Griff! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a well overdue, and much needed, catch up with Julian. Renowned cellist and principal of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Julian discusses with me the challenges of being unable to perform and the joys of being able to share his wisdom and passion for music with the next generation. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've yet to convince Composer Debbie Wiseman to write a new piece for me but as this episode demonstrates, I'm almost there!!  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I'm probing world renowned oboist, Nicholas Daniel, on his thoughts on music education, his feelings about being a professional musician and the personal challenges he has faced. He's naughty, lovable and I know you are going to enjoy this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Bill Bailey pounced on me backstage a couple of months ago at a charity event for Great Ormond Street Hospital, telling me about his experiments with percussion instruments, I felt I had to get him on my podcast to find out more about him! I think he might have only stayed to chat to me because there was a promise of food and his tummy was rumbling so much, but I found out lots about how he prepares for his shows, his hilarious theory on how music developed and what the first drummers sounded like! This episode still has me chuckling – thank you Bill! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm so excited to be starting my new podcast and I can't think of a more excitable guest than YolanDa Brown! I've worked with YolanDa several times and appeared on her vibrant children's TV show – YolanDa's Band Jam, but it's great to be able to sit and chat with her about what music means to her, how babies react to it in the womb and how she came back to music from academia. She loves a Rubik's cube, she loved our chocolate cake and now I think you're going to love her!! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to The Evelyn Glennie Podcast. The podcast series where Evelyn chats to people from all walks of life! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.