Coralie Ehinger (Lausanne, CH) is an explorer of electronic instruments, with a particular passion for the theremin. A visionary and pioneer, in 2007 she created the first French-language platform dedicated to this fascinating instrument, www.etheremin.com, and co-wrote an introductory manual with Jimmy Virani, translated into several languages. From 2009 to 2019, she organized the NODE festival, a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of sonic curiosities.

 

2016 marked a turning point in her career when her brother introduced her to the Buchla synthesizer, which she connected to her theremin. This daring fusion opened a new chapter in her career, like a revelation enabling her to explore new sonic territories. Her innovative approach, in which the theremin becomes both a synthesizer controller and an instrument in its own right, has won acclaim at prestigious venues such as Paris's Gaîté Lyrique, Santiago's GAM, and Zürich's ZhDK. Collaborating with WaveLicker and WackyLab, she develops tailor-made tools, pushing back the limits of her creativity. 

 

Under the pseudonym Therminal C, Coralie reveals herself as a complete artist, combining experimental electronic sounds with a theremin playing that is both melodious and classical. In 2020, she delighted fans with her debut album “Songes électroniques”. Sometimes a composer, sound designer, video artist or performer, she performs solo, but also in duo with Swiss artist Camille Scherrer (Turbo Particules), offering unique musical and visual experiences.

 

In addition to her music, Coralie is also a social worker and cultural mediator. Thanks to her professional experience in the social sector, Coralie is at ease with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. She works in theaters, festivals and concert halls, as well as in schools, day-care centers, medical-social and socio-educational establishments. Workshops, conferences, cultural mediation, introductory lessons or concerts - all her various activities converge towards the same goal: to transmit, share and bring people together.  Art as a vector for change and cohesion; culture as a gateway to other horizons and new perspectives; “cultural medication” as a response to an anxious climate. 

 

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