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Evelyn Glennie on Jacqueline Du Pre

Solo percussionist, Evelyn Glennie explains her admiration for cellist, Jacqueline Du Pre.

Presented by Matthew Parris.

With music writer and broadcaster, Stephen Johnson.

Producer: Perminder Khatkar

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.

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30 minutes

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Fri 24 Jan 2025 00:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Evelyn Glennie
Producer Perminder Khatkar

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  • Tue 1 Apr 2014 16:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 4 Apr 2014 23:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Boxing Day 2019 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 27 Dec 2019 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 23 Jan 2025 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 23 Jan 2025 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 24 Jan 2025 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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