Category: Publications
Christmas Miracle by Moog Music
Theremin is always a technology, a bit of mysticism, a handful of procrastination or reflection (by choice) The global theremin community is a very narrow circle of fans and enthusiasts of the theremin, among whom there are a very, very…
Charlie Draper in search of the Tardis
Based near London, Charlie has devoted himself to these instruments. Since he began his career in 2005, Charlie hasf performed at venues including London’s Wigmore Hall, Oslo’s Opera House, New York’s Public Theatre, Tate Britain, the British Library, Glastonbury Festival,…
INTERVIEW WITH LINA GERVASI
We continue a series of interviews with the finalists of THEREMIN STAR – the international theremin video competition dedicated to the centenary of theremin. Today we bring to your attention an interview with a theremin performer from Italy –…
Katica Illényi – Music for Millions
Katica Illényi – Music for Millions. Peter Theremin: Once upon a time in the 1930s, dozens of Lev Theremin’s students demonstrated theremin by performing opera arias, transcriptions of instrumental classical music, and popular American Broadway songs. Later, the theremin…
Theremin go in Paris – 30 March to 2 April 2020
« Theremin Go ! » A Theremin masterclass and workshop by : Peter Theremin Theremin performer Head of the Russian Theremin School Great grandson of Lev Theremin Masterclass ” THEREMIN GO ! “ by Peter Theremin from 30 March to 2 April 2020 at Le…
First composition for theremin
Andrey Pashchenko is considered the author of the first work written for theremin and orchestra.The premiere took place at the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, solist Lev Theremin.Andrei Pashchenko himself is a representative of the St. Petersburg composer school, was a student…
‘The theremin is the most emotional instrument of all’ – composer Justin Hurwitz on writing the score for First Man
By Helena Asprou The story of the moon landings demanded a score that was literally out of this world – and for Justin Hurwitz that meant exploring the sound of the quintessential sci-fi instrument… What’s your earliest musical memory? ink…
theremin star –
Dear friends! Theremin Today starts the competition “Theremin Star” dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the theremin, which we will celebrate next year, and will continue in 2020 The competition will take place in several stages: 1.Every 10 days, we…
Marios Joannou Elia to compose music for the largest Theremin Ensemble – a Guinness World Record attempt
Marios Joannou Elia to compose music for the largest Theremin (Matryomin) Ensemble – a Guinness World Record attempt The Japanese company Mandarin Electron commissioned the internationally acclaimed composer Marios Joannou Elia to compose a new work for the ensemble of…
Clara Rockmore – interview
Moog: Clara, how do you regard the theremin? What is your approach to the instrument? Rockmore: I am interested in making beautiful music rather than sound effects. That is the core of my approach to the theremin. This is something very dear…