Evelyn Glennie: How to truly listen

The speaker emphasizes the importance of listening in music, not just through the ears but with the whole body. They discuss the difference between translating and interpreting music, highlighting the need for personal experience and creativity. The speaker shares their journey as a deaf musician, overcoming barriers and changing perceptions in music education. They stress the role of acoustics in sound experience and encourage creative listening. The talk concludes with reflections on the fluidity of music and the importance of personal interpretation.

What is the main aim of the speaker in their career?

What does the speaker mean by 'translation' and 'interpretation' in music?

How does the speaker describe the relationship between music and listening?

What experience did the speaker have when they were 12 years old regarding music?

How did the speaker's audition experience at the Royal Academy of Music change perceptions about musicians with disabilities?

What does the speaker mean by saying that music is our 'daily medicine'?

What is the significance of the speaker's statement about experiencing sound differently based on one's position in a concert hall?

In what ways does the speaker encourage the audience to engage with sound?

How does the speaker relate their personal experiences with sound to broader themes of communication and understanding?

What does the speaker suggest about the way we listen to music?