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THEREMANIA at George Washington University Wash, DC 01-07-07 |
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 Anonymous writes "Coven of One-- Nicoletta Stephanz - voice, theremin &
other instruments. Nic has played theremin with
Legendary Pink Dots, Daevid Allen (Gong), and with
three groups at the recent Gong Reunion Festival in
Amsterdam.
Rupert and Art-- Rupert Chappelle and Art Harrison
homemade & Moog theremins plus other electronic
gadgets. Formerly known as legendary late 70's group
Jobs for America. Art currently plays theremin for The
Cassettes.
Echolalia-- Scene favorite doing lots of shows &
collaborations of late, bringing the latest advance in
her solo theremin + electronics experiments.
Dave Vosh-- Analog electronics improvisation with a set
up that includes a theremin module
January 7, 2007
Phillips Hall,
801 22nd St, NW,
Rm B120 (in the basement)
(22nd and H Streets/GW Metro)
George Washington University
admission $5
THEREMANIA
- Panic Research Agency - Electric Possible"
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Project: Pimento's new album to premeire February 4 on Spellbound |
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| Seldom has a follow-up album been anticipated quite as eagerly as that of Project: Pimento, the San Francisco-based lounge jazz ensemble featuring thereminist Robby Virus. The new album, Space Age Love Songs, will make its world premiere on the February 4th episode of Spellbound, a brief program of music for theremin.
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theremin workshop with Barbara Buchholz |
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| Anonymous writes "sa taronja is celebraiting in Spain Mallorca a Festival. At the festival is going to play the theremin Barbara Buchholz. She is also going to do some workshops.
sataronja@gmail.com
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Pamelia Kurstin UK tour |
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| Anonymous writes " PAMELIA KURSTIN - UK Tour - SEPTEMBER 2006
I'm very pleased to announce the dates so far confirmed for the first solo UK tour by the amazing Theremin player - she has to be the best, most creative player around at the moment & her live, improvised pieces are stunning.
13th - @ Divers & loons, London + ime
14th - @Holy Trinity, Leeds + ime
15th - @ Seeds & bridges, Horncastle building, Hull + Fonda500
16th - @ KneeKnees, Rose of England, Nottingham + ime
18th - @ Canteen arts centre, Barrow-in-Furness + ime
19th - @ Mono, Glasgow + ime
20th - @ tbc, Dundee + ime
21st - @ Forest Cafe, Edinburgh + ime
23rd - @ Lianne's hall, Brighton + Lianne Hall, ime & Leopard leg
24th - @ tbc, Bristol + ime + more theremins !
26th - @ Vortex, London - Jazz set with Liam Noble & Seb Rochford
27th - @ e:vent, London + ime
for further details please see:
www.myspace.com/imemusic
www.myspace.com/pameliakurstin
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Spellbound now at 10 PM Sundays |
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| Spellbound, a brief program of music for theremin, now airs on Sunday at 10 PM Eastern US time on Cygnus Radio at http://www.cygnusradio.com.
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Anonymous writes "Wrequiem, an extraordinary, moving, and virtuosic music/performance work conducted and constructed by latter-day theremin doyen Armen Ra, and countertenor phenomenon Benjamin Marcantoni, receives a one-night-only presentation at La Mama on Jan. 23 at 8:00 p.m.
A musical and poetic expression of madness, solitude and enlightenment, Wrequiem is a supremely evocative work that draws from the remnants of nearly-lost cultures as well as touching on then resonances of the European Romantic/classical tradition, American popular culture, and high camp. From its opening moments, in which Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg's "Over the Rainbow" is given an absolutely otherworldly treatment by Karen LeBlanc on the musical saw, up to and beyond Ra's own virtuosic theremin renditions of sacred Armenian melodies, accompanied by the enchanting Somna M. Bulist on the harp, the theme of an ever-more-desperate desire for a home—not just a physical dwelling but a spiritual and psychological one—reaches dimensions that transcend the physically modest design of the production.
Weaving texts from Kahlil Gibran's The Madman (read by Kembra Pfahler, Donna D'Cruz and special guests) with Ra's own compositions as well as pieces by Verdi ("La Vergine degli angeli," sung by extraordinary countertenor Benjamin Marcantoni) and Massenet (Ra's treatment of the latter's "Meditation" on the theremin can only be called virtuosic), Wrequiem creates a powerful spell, fueled by the emotional commitment, eclectic sensibility, and painstaking craftsmanship of its creator. Elements of religious ritual bring the piece to a shattering but strangely hopeful conclusion.
Much of Wrequiem's power is attributable to Ra's incredible command of the theremin, the unusual electronic instrument on which the player creates sound by seemingly manipulating the air around the instrument. Most familiar to mainstream listeners as the source of the "weird" sounds heard on the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" and in countless '50s sci-fi films, the theremin has an expressive potential that is only now being fully explored by a small but dedicated band of
visionary musicians. Ra—whose visual presentation (he is often bedecked in jewelry of his own design) is a dazzling as his musical talent— is at the forefront of that group, and Wrequiem is just one powerful example of his overall vision as both a creator and performer.
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Spellbound holiday special Sunday December 18 11 PM |
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| The holiday special edition of Spellbound, a brief program of music for theremin airs Sunday night, December 18, at 11 PM on Cygnus Radio at http://www.cygnusradio.com .
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Anonymous writes "Michael Wiener and Neke Carson present...
Wrequiem
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 8pm
Gallery
7 e 27.st. between 5th and Madison
NYC.$10
Armen Ra will be presenting his new work Wrequiem. A musical and poetic expression of madness and enlightenment.
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Thereminists: Xenovibes the Concert! Final Performance in the DFW Metroplex! |
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Anonymous writes "
Last night to catch Xenovibes here!
"I hope to see all who can make it this Saturday
at the meet-the-artists session after the concert!" ~ Shueh-li
"Singapore's first and only diva of the Theremin Shueh-li, sees herself as one of the myriad results of the experiments in the long term history of new music.”
~ Straits Times, Singapore.
“Shueh-li is a truly amazing talent; informed, professional, warm, diverse, exciting, inspiring." ~ K Dahl, Arts Profiler, Australia
“Xenovibes engaged a respect, want and energy from both the audience and the performers firstly for it's cutting-edge contemporary artistic exploration, and secondly a parallel high entertainment quality fueled by artistic integrity.” ~ Arts Monthly, Australia
“At present, Shueh-li is a leading champion of electronica in Singapore and her tireless advocacy of the genre and medium has made her name synonymous with it."
~ GM, Old Parliament House, Singapore.
Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson TX 75082
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| Anonymous writes "Xenovibes takes the cities of Dallas, Grapevine and Richardson by storm this fall.
Playing at the Dallas Museum of Art (Xenovibes made its American debut there January 2005 in front of 4,380 people), Palace Theatre and Eisemann Center, this tour will feature "Singapore's only diva of the Theremin" Shueh-li Ong, Yamaha e-drummer John Anthony Martinez [Bernard Wright, Bill Tillman, Ronnie Laws], Bill Ham [Cher, Toto, David Gates & Bread] and Chuck Smith [Najee, Kirk Whalum, Joe McBride].
Dates: Sept 16 DMA, Sept 22 Palace Theatre, Sept 30 Eisemann Center.
Ticket sales and other details available on www.xenovibes.com when announced."
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