Rosalyn Tureck? You've got to be kidding!

[arisbe]

From the Website of the Tureck Bach Research Foundation

I studied both the instrument that is known as the 'Theremin' and a keyboard instrument, which was similar to what is now known as a synthesiser. I also gained knowledge of the marvellous instrument we referred to as the 'dance platform' that Theremin had devised; this worked by control of the entire body movement, rather than solely hand and finger movements as on the 'Theremin' thereby making it both a dance and music instrument. A dance performance took place on that instrument that evening at Carnegie Hall. Theremin had devised string electronic instruments as well, and another feature of the program was a quartet of electronic strings with dynamic range, substituting for a full orchestra. I vividly remember that just at the end of my big solo, a bass note went completely out of control, making an unearthly noise. Theremin dashed out from backstage and began fiddling with the dials - these were located on a board above the keyboard. My year with Theremin was memorable in many ways; chiefly it cemented my early interest in new sounds and instruments.

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[johnchico.livejournal.com]

A fleeting thought that perhaps this was the instrument for me...and then the dreaded "perfect pitch." John