Percussionist Evelyn Glennie: how to really listen
Psychotherapist and broadcaster Nemone Metaxas is joined by percussionist Evelyn Glennie to delve into our relationship with music and how it shapes our lives.
Psychotherapist and broadcaster Nemone Metaxas delves into our psychological relationship with music and talks to some of classical music’s brightest stars to untangle why music can be such a powerful presence in our lives.
This week, Nemone is joined by the percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie to explore what it means to really listen, how an audience shapes her performances and why curiosity is the most important element in music and in life.
We'll also hear from our resident psychologist Dr Claire Renfrew, who explains what happens in our brains when we improvise and how we understand rhythm.
To listen to this programme on most smart speakers, just say: 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Music Matters'.
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