The invention of the theremin and the life of its inventor – Russian physicist Leon Theremin – bring to light the roots of electronic music, against a backdrop of Soviet espionage and American high society.
The invention of the theremin heralds the birth of electronic music: new instruments, new sounds, new means to create music – all highly accessible.
It is also the history of technological advancements borne from the First World War, which served not only the musical domain, but also those of marketing and security.
In addition it is an immersion into a cultural world which reflects the political and economic realities of the time, a world which develops between US showbiz and Soviet propaganda.
Using historical video archives from the time as well as today, this conference tells an exciting story, complemented by various musical pieces played live on the theremin. The conference shows how the instrument works, as well as how it is played, and deals with questions ranging from musical genres and instruments to audacious technological discoveries, from cinema and music of the past to the art and artists of the future.
Over 50 representations have been received with success in middle schools, high schools, and music schools, as well as music festivals (Electrosanne, Electron). This conference is as entertaining as it is instructive!
target audience
12 years old and up
length
45 minutes
can be adapted on demand from 30 to 70 minutes
technical info
a projector and a screen are required; sound equipment can be brought on demand
technical rider
photo presse
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INITIATION TO THE USE OF CV / GATE IN THEREMIN THEREMIN PLAYING I conference - workshop
You play the theremin? You think a Gate is a portal and a CV is a Curriculum Vitae? Well, this initiation is for you!
Thanks to the coming back and current popularity of analog synthesizers, the use of CVs option of some Theremin (such as the Etherwave Plus) has never been so relevant.
Dedicated to theremin players, the goal of Coralie Ehinger’s presentation is to explain the functionality of CV / Gate. What is it? What can you do with it? How does it work?
She will go through some basic notions of sound & subtractive synthesis, demonstrate how she uses CV / Gate in her Theremin playing and share some the tips & tricks.
target audience
Beginner or advanced theremin player, without or with little knowledge on CV /Gate
length
from 60 to 90 minutes
techniqcal info
a projector and a screen are required; sound equipment can be brought on demand
technical raider & info
Example of CV use :
Example of Gate use :
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