My Experience with the Theremin

The author, the great-niece of Leon Theremin, inventor of the instrument of the same name, recounts her memories of Theremin and explains how he taught her to play the instrument at an early age. On the basis of her experience as a professional performer, she discusses various aspects of the instrument and its use, touching on the unique construction of the theremin and the qualities of its voice; its place in classical, electronic and popular music; methods of teaching and playing the instrument; and the current revival of interest in the theremin.