CIA Declassifies Article on Leon Theremin
Mother Jones magazine recently published a story about 250 declassified articles from an internal CIA magazine. Among their 10 favorite articles was a real gem for theremin enthusiasts: an 11 page article on Leon Theremin. The article...
Happy Birthday Leon Theremin!
As Lydia Kavina explained on Facebook this morning, Leon Theremin often joked that his name read backwards in Russian meant "not dying". And so, he lives on in our hearts and provides ongoing inspiration to never let the theremin "die". The detail...
Happy Birthday Barbara Buchholz
Today would have been Barbara Buchholz's birthday. Sadly she passed away last year. Barbara was an amazing musician with a diverse repertoire. Not only was she an excellent Thereminist, but she also brought a unique visual aspect to her...
Original Instrument Built by Leon Theremin For Sale
Retro Fret has recently posted for sale an original theremin built by Leon Theremin himself! According to the listing,...
Remembering Leon Theremin 20 Years Later
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Leon Theremin's passing. The great man who brought us the instrument we know and l...
Rare Recording Of "La Croix Sonore" On Auction
To be honest, I had not heard much about La Croix Sonore (or "Sonorous Cross") until today, and I am now intrigued...
Chronicles of RCA Theremin Repair
Mike Buffington and Andy Baron of RCATheremin.com have recently added some new sections to their fine website, chronicling s...
a way to make it sing
born 1911 prodigy by five 1928 they met the inventor and the prodigy soon the greatest player ...
Paul Tanner Has Passed Away
With great sadness, we must report the loss of yet another key figure in the history of the theremin. Paul Tanner, known for...
Comic Brings Leon Theremin's Story To New Audiences
Author Curt Pires is collaborating with artist Dalton Rose to bring the story of Leon Theremin's life and his inventions to ...
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