Author: Петр Термен Peter Theremin
A DUET WITH A ROBOT: How the Japanese, Americans, and Europeans taught machines to play the theremin
The idea of “teaching” robots to play music—or simply to interact with it—goes back many decades. The concept of “mechanical” music, from music boxes to orchestrions, found a natural continuation in robotics. For years, engineers and designers have demonstrated robot…
“The Theremin Has Everything Ahead of It!”: Peter Theremin on the Enormous Potential of a Unique Instrument
Many electronic musical instruments have remained a part of history, never finding a life on stage—but not the theremin. From the direct descendant of a dynasty of performers on the first electronic musical instrument, we learned why the theremin is…
Germany – Potsdam- June 21, 2026 Carolina Eyck Theremin & Voice
Theremin & Voice Potsdam Sanssouci Music Festival – Bicycle Concert Tour 2 “Island Paths” Max-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenphysiologie Whether it’s water music on a glittering lake or shadow plays in the Karl Foerster Garden, paired with piano music on the…
June 6 / 2026 – Jimmy Virani in Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments
On June 6, 2026, the Swiss Museum & Center for Electronic Music Instruments (SMEM) will host a special concert by Jimmy Virani, a noted French musician and co-author of the first practical guide to the theremin in the French language. Having dedicated…
May 14, 2026 — Saint Petersburg, Russia — Magnetisms (Peter Theremin’s performance)
As part of the 13th anniversary celebration of the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre, a special event — “Happening in the Alexandrinsky Theatre Garage” — will take place, featuring performances by St. Petersburg electronic musicians and sound artists. At…
13th THEREMINOLOGY FESTIVAL ONLINE
13th International festival of theremin-culture “Thereminology” has existed since 2011 it was found out by members of Lev Theremin family – Natalia Theremin, Masha Theremin and Peter Theremin. ? In this edition of the festival, great-grandson of Lev Theremin Peter…
New concerto for theremin and orchestra!
The first concerto for solo theremin and symphony orchestra was created for Lev Theremin by composer Joseph Schillinger, in 1929. Since then, several concertos for theremin and orchestra have appeared. In 2017, the St. Petersburg composer Anton Tanonov wrote a…
Thorwald Jorgensen – short interview for Theremin Today
We have taken a short interview for you with a wonderful Dutch thereminist, participant of the Theremin Today festival and Theremin Today project, Thorwald Jorgensen Dear Thorwald, please tell us about your upcoming concert plans? Concerts for the next few…