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19 April 2026 Amsterdam (Netherlands)
The Remarkable Life of Leon Theremin
Chamber Orchestra - Zuiderkerk
Program Info: Thorwald Jørgensen, theremin Kamilla Bystrova, piano with guest appearance by Pamela Smits, cello
Whoooooo… is a theremin sound we often associate with tension and mystery in science fiction and thriller soundtracks. Yet most people know it—consciously or not—from the Midsomer Murders theme. Thereminist Thorwald Jørgensen and pianist Kamilla Bystrova show that the theremin is far more than just an ominous effect. In this special concert, they take you on a journey through the history of this fascinating instrument and its inventor, the Russian Leon Theremin.
Using historical images and audio/video clips, you’ll discover how one of the earliest electronic instruments evolved from a scientific curiosity into a full-fledged concert instrument. In between, Jørgensen and Bystrova perform various works by composers including Rachmaninoff, Rózsa, Saint-Saëns, and Pärt, where the theremin’s ethereal voice and the piano’s sonorities merge surprisingly well.
The duo alternates short presentations with live music, so you not only hear the background stories but also experience the theremin’s incredible range: from subtle and dreamy to brilliant and virtuosic. Thanks to an interactive format, audience members can ask questions and get a personal introduction to the theremin and the history behind this intriguing instrument.
Looking for a unique musical experience? Come and find out how the theremin and the piano together open up an entire world of possibilities, far removed from the clichés often associated with the theremin.
Sergei Rachmaninoff - Spring Waters, Op. 14 No. 11 Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee Charles Paul - Palestinian Song, Introduction and Hora* Sergei Rachmaninoff - Vocalise voor theremin, cello en piano Dalit Warshaw - Nizk’orahvoor theremin, cello and piano* Miklós Rózsa - Spellbound concerto for theremin en piano*, based on the music for Hitchcock's psychological thriller "Spellbound" in 1945
– Intermission –
Thierry Besançon - Nocturne for theremin and piano* Lydia Kavina - Suite (1967)* Arvo Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel Thorwald Jørgensen - Distant Shores* Camille Saint-Saëns - The Swan
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