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Leon Theremin, inventor of the Theremin, the only instrument which is played without touching.
Clara Rockmore, the greatest Theremin Virtuosa.
Lydia Kavina, probably the best living Thereminist today.
Dr. Robert Moog, president of BigBriar Inc., manufacturer of high quality Theremins.
(Clara Rockmore, Lydia Kavina and Dr. Moog, pictures and information courtesy of BigBriar Inc)
Dr. Samuel Hoffman, Hollywood's Mr. Theremin (he's on the left). He recorded most of the Theremin sounds heard in the movies from 1945-1960.
(Pictures of Dr. Hoffman and Charlie Lester courtesy of Charlie Lester, Thereminist.)
Lucie Rosen, an accomplished Thereminist, who also concertised extensively.
(Picture courtesy of Caramoor, home of Walter and Lucie Rosen)
Charlie Lester, Southern California Thereminist. He is a left handed Thereminist, and plays one of the few left-handed Ethervoxes in existence. He has performed extensively with his brother, Noel, a fine pianist in his own right. Charlie has a wealth of Theremin info at his Theremin Website. (That's Charlie on the left, Noel and Charlie on the right)
Roger Ballenger (me) with my Ethervox and home made speaker baffle.
Virgil D. Franklin, Southern Indiana's Only Known Living Thereminist. Virgil has a number of what he calls "Thereoke" MIDI files, some self recordings and a lot of Theremin info. All can be accessed starting at: Virgil's Home Page.
Intissar of the Theremin, a self proclaimed "Theremin purist". She practices diligently and is a die-hard Theremin lover. Her encouraging and understanding husband made a 'Lev' type Theremin speaker for her. Please visit her very personal and uplifting website: Intissar of the Theremin
Ross Marshall, L.A. area Thereminist and Videographer. Theremin videos, impossible to obtain elsewhere, are available at his website.
(Photo courtesy of Ross Marshall and Plutonium Films)