Description
Dame Evelyn Glennie Percussion Masterclass - DVD
Percussion Masterclass at the Royal Northern College of Music
Catalogue No.: MMF 015
Product Features
- Featured Artist: Dame Evelyn Glennie
- Recorded At: Royal Northern College of Music
- Works Covered:Student Performers: Dan Jones, Toby Kearney, Rosemary Toll, Anne Armstrong
- Marimba Spiritual by Minoru Miki
- Toccata for Marimba and Vibraphone by Anders Koppel
- Audio Format: Stereo
- Picture Format: Widescreen 15:9 Anamorphic NTSC
- Region Code: All regions
- Total Running Time: 113 minutes
- Publisher: The Masterclass Media Foundation
Overview
This DVD captures Dame Evelyn Glennie, a pioneering figure in solo percussion performance, leading a masterclass at the Royal Northern College of Music. Renowned worldwide for her unparalleled career as a solo percussionist, Glennie has performed with celebrated artists including Björk, Sting, and Emmanuel Ax, and has collaborated on over 150 compositions written specifically for her.
In this masterclass, Glennie works closely with students, dissecting and interpreting two demanding twentieth-century percussion pieces: Minoru Miki’s Marimba Spiritual, known for its complex rhythms and intensity, and Anders Koppel's Toccata for Marimba and Vibraphone, a duet that explores both melody and resonance in percussion. Through detailed guidance, Glennie demonstrates her teaching philosophy, encouraging each student to engage deeply with their instrument and the music. Her masterclass goes beyond technique, inviting viewers to experience the art of percussion as a form of powerful communication.
Interesting Facts
- Evelyn Glennie was the first full-time solo percussionist in history, recognized for her innovative and wide-ranging career.
- She has received three Grammy nominations, winning two, including her debut recording of Bartók's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion.
- Glennie has commissioned over 150 compositions for solo percussion, shaping the contemporary percussion repertoire.
- The Masterclass Media Foundation, a non-profit organization, produces this series to create a permanent archive of musical teachings from legendary artists, aimed at benefiting future generations of musicians worldwide.
Publishers
- Published by: The Masterclass Media Foundation
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