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Evelyn playing a Marimba during a 'Who's Listening' workshop.

Listening to the world around us: easy exercises for World Listening Day

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A person with long, braided hair is standing on a balcony at night, looking out over a cityscape with blurred lights in the background. The person is wearing a light-colored hoodie and is seen from behind.

We believe in the power of listening to transform lives and improve society

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Evelyn's hands, playing an Ektar, from The Evelyn Glennie Collection.

The Radical Power of Listening: Building Cohesion through Women’s Voices on International Women’s Day

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An image of Dame Evelyn Glennie, exploring the myriad of sounds from a thundersheet at a 'Who's Listening' workshop.

Our objectives in 2025

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Evelyn's hands, playing a Sansula, from The Evelyn Glennie Collection.

Another Prom, another composer, another world premiere

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Evelyn's hand, striking a Thundersheet, from The Evelyn Glennie Collection.

Indonesian Tour, 1994: Music and diplomacy

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Instruments from The Evelyn Glennie Collection (which holds over 3,800 instruments).

The First Prom: 27 July 1989

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An image of Dame Evelyn Glennie, exploring the myriad of sounds from a thundersheet at a 'Who's Listening' workshop.

A significant recital: All Saints Church, Warwickshire, 10 July 1993

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Evelyn demonstrates how to play a Thundersheet at a 'Who's Listening' workshop.

Composer Correspondence and the art of developing a new piece

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An image showing a collection of handwritten and typed letters, postcards, and notes arranged on a surface. The correspondence includes both personal and professional messages, with visible names such as James MacMillan and Rosehill Theatre. Some letters are typed on letterhead, while others are handwritten in blue ink. The materials vary in size and format, reflecting decades of communication between Dame Evelyn Glennie and composers around the world.

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