Archive for August, 2021

A Theremin Need Never Be Constrained

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2013. Two solo concerts, then an improvised set with PascAli that showed why the theremin, and in fact,
all instruments need never be constrained to playing any form of traditional melody, tempo, or genre.
Dissolving those boundaries yields moment to moment exploration. Some might say, “That’s just noise!”
Some might say, “Wow!” everyone responds differently to music that challenges the ear’s, mind’s and
heart’s capacity for accepting the unusual. What will your reaction be? There’s new music on the way.
For now, try the unbound sound below…

 

Interview for Theremin Online

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Last year, I was contacted by Peter Theremin, great grandson of Lev Termen himself. Peter is an
extraordinary thereminist, someone I admire very much. We’ve occasionally corresponded over the
last few years and he approached me about doing an extended interview during which I answer
questions from other thereminists. It immediately struck me as a marvelous opportunity, so I
responded with a big “yes.”

 

Something I would love to do someday would be to visit Peter and the other members of his family.
When and if that can happen is anybody’s guess, given the current pandemic and other factors. But
I can always hope…