A large part of my work has been collaborating with composers; I think we've commissioned about 140 pieces … - Evelyn Glennie

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Evelyn Glennie

A large part of my work has been collaborating with composers; I think we've commissioned about 140 pieces now, a lot of them percussion concertos.

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Apart from Scottish traditional music, I wasn't really influenced by any kind of music. I just basically followed my own instincts.

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