Antique & Vintage Photographs

This is a silver gelatin publicity photo that is 254x203mm (10x8 inches)

It shows the celebrated Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie and composer James MacMillan. The image captures an informal moment during what appears to be a rehearsal, with Glennie smiling behind her drum kit while in conversation with MacMillan. The setting, filled with music stands and equipment, suggests a professional concert hall or recording studio.

The reverse of the photograph includes the photographer's copyright stamp and a typed label requesting its return to the BBC at their Langham Street address in London. This indicates the image was likely commissioned or used for press and publicity by the broadcaster. Various editorial annotations, including crop marks and sizing percentages, are also present.

This photograph documents a significant collaboration. In 1992, the year after this image was taken, Glennie gave the premiere of MacMillan's percussion concerto "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel," a piece he wrote for her which has since become one of the most performed of all contemporary concertos. Dame Evelyn Glennie is a world-renowned virtuoso percussionist who has been profoundly deaf since childhood. Sir James MacMillan is one of Scotland's most distinguished composers and conductors.