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Theremin - Clara Rockmore play "Requiebros" (Cassado)

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Uploaded by on May 3, 2007

Performed by Clara Rockmore (1911-1998), the first performer to bring complete musical artistry to the theremin.

ガスパール・カサド「愛の言葉」
テルミン演奏:クララ・ロックモア

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  • This woman is an absolute genius. I guess she didn't have any students, did she? No one to whom she could pass on the secrets of this extraordinary instrument? Good God, what a terrible loss to world culture. At least we have these films in which she displays the extraordinary discipline required to play this challenging musical instrument. Rest in peace, Ms. Rockmore. Rest in peace, Theremin.

  • I believe the reason she became so attached to this instrument was that she had played the violin until she was inflicted with arthritis and was unable to play it anymore, due to decreased finger mobility. It truly is a miracle that she should discover the theremin--an instrument that requires little to no individual finger dexterity--and continue to make beautiful music. Long live the theremin. :)

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  • @johndcorr, Clara gave me a lesson I am still learning.

    Reid Welch

  • Marvellous! what a wonderful clip!

  • And perhaps the greatest instrumentalist of them all never touched her instrument.

    I have Creative/ Sound Blaster and use the 'Ball Park' preset. Oddly it's a very very subtle echo, not reverb- and it compliments her playing perfectly. Like you don't even know it's there, but it gives ambiance.

  • @aidavdbrake

    imagine controlling a vibrato so skillfully IN FREE SPACE gravity your mortal enemy AND staying in key completely. with every sustained vibrato she makes my whiskey taste bearable even good by some standards.

  • There is an amazing documentary called "Theremin An Electronic Odyssey" from 1994. worth the watch!

  • Whoa! This woman was a musical sensitivity monster! I love it!

  • love her musicality and her vibrato!!!

  • THis is amazing! I love it! :)

  • I love this!!!

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