Hello, Olivia: >When RCA produced and marketed the theremin in 1929 they presented it as the perfect domestic instrument> The theremin proved hard to domesticate. Most found it very hard to house-train. But I do think, more than ever, it's the instrument of the future. Even now, jst about eleven years from it's 100th birthday, it's amazing how many people have never seen or heard one. Though many of us grew up hearing it in scary Sci-Fi movies, very few realize what it was that was making the sound. Every time I perform, the majority of people believe the instrument to be something new and futuristic. I suspect, that because of it "touchless" attributes, it will always seem like something that belongs in the future. Seems like the theremin's being played and seen by more people than ever before. On another note, I had the pleasure of meeting Lydia Kavina in 200o. When I asked her about workshops in the U.S., I believe she mentioned your name in connection with their scheduling. I know she'll be at EtherFest in Ashville this summer, but I'm unable to attend, and I was wondering about other possible seminar/workshops.It was six years ago, so I may be incorrect. If I'm wrong, feel free to ignore this last paragraph.
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Re: The theremin--still the instrument of the future?
2006-05-19 by brickblad
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