[sdiy] theremin fans

[Seb Carr]

As far as i know ther are a few theremin fans on list, and a friend sent me
this-thought you may be interested:

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Tues 7th August, 7:30pm
Horse Hospital, London.

Demonstration: Tony Bassett
aka Mr Theremin

Eccentric London based inventor Tony Bassett runs Number One Electronics and
has been creating Theremins and other pieces of exotic electronica since
1962. Tony will talk about his work, demonstrate how to create a theremin
from scratch and for a finale turn one of the audience members into a human
Theremin and play a tune on them!

Performance:
Musician Miss Hypnotique will perform a eclectic set including Rachmaninoff
and the Star Trek theme tune on a traditional Theremin.

Screening: Theremin -
An Electronic Odyssey
By Steven M Martin

A documentary about the amazing life of Leon Theremin, inventor of the
theremin, the electronic musical instrument so beloved of 50s sci-fi movie
music. Theremin amazed America with his instrument until his kidnapping by
Soviet agents in the mid-30s. Upon his release from a labor camp, he worked
on surveillance devices for the KGB. Almost 60 years later , he is brought
back to America for a touching reunion with his friends and colleagues.

Performance:
The Evening will culminate with a performance by Bruce Woolley and The Radio
Science Orchestra - who have previously collaborated with Lydia Kavina, the
world's leading Thereminvox player and great niece of Leo Theremin. Before
conceiving The Radio Science Orchestra Bruce's writing credits include Video
Killed the Radio Star for Buggles and Grace Jones' Slave to the Rhythm.
Using amongst others a Theremin, Moogs and a midi Theremin they will perform
a set specially put together for the event featuring 50s sci-fi soundtracks,
original compositions and a tribute to Delia Derbyshire from the BBC
Radiophonic Workshop who had been invited to speak at the event but died on
3rd July 2001.


COME EARLY
DOORS 7.30
£6 / £5 MEMBERS / CONCS
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