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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Golden Age (1928-1955) Subject The topic of the resource Leon Theremin; Clara Rockmore; RCA Theremin; Analog; Golden Years; Classical Era; Recitals; Classy; Description An account of the resource This is an era when the theremin might have been considered in it's prime. Material that really shines the theremin's classical and more traditional classy side. Or what I also like to call; The Rockmore Era. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leon Theremin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928-1955 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1940-1941 Clara Rockmore (w/ Paul Robeson) Concert Program Subject The topic of the resource Theremin; Clara Rockmore; Program; Pamphlet; Performance; Description An account of the resource Vintage program for performances of Clara Rockmore & Paul Robeson. Presented by Arion Musical Club. Performance took place at the Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee, WI on Monday, October 20th, 1941. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arion Musical Club Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Arion Musical Club Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Monday, October 20th, 1941 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Arion Musical Club Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource scanned & uploaded JPEG; 9" x 6" physical dimensions - cover & back + 6 pages inside Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Paper program https://www.thetheremin.org/archive/files/original/84a9b2eec925959570b501a9ca284592.jpeg ed4319b5d45d42b861370b32c19977c0 https://www.thetheremin.org/archive/files/original/77a620192a6ca3f03a93d063f87ede32.jpeg 4df0446e858d704a41709b8287525cb8 https://www.thetheremin.org/archive/files/original/6ab3bf1322e2069672bc12073bd45904.jpeg bc65e811c614293e1b9668edcf8bb368 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Golden Age (1928-1955) Subject The topic of the resource Leon Theremin; Clara Rockmore; RCA Theremin; Analog; Golden Years; Classical Era; Recitals; Classy; Description An account of the resource This is an era when the theremin might have been considered in it's prime. Material that really shines the theremin's classical and more traditional classy side. Or what I also like to call; The Rockmore Era. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leon Theremin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928-1955 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 8x10 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Man Teaches Woman Theremin — 8x10 Photographs Subject The topic of the resource theremin; RCA theremin; early electronic music; Description An account of the resource These are original 8x10 prints of a woman + a man playing an RCA theremin. The thereminist in these photographs (his name is Charles D. Stein) seem to use two different wooden RCA theremin bases or two different theremins entirely. Very small handwritten notes mention "806 PP36". Notice the RCA Loudspeaker 106 featured. The theremin performer shown here seems to have a nice hat. Cowboy hats are cool! Subjects; Charles D. Stein (theremin) & Unknown Woman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Unknown Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG; photographs ea. 8x10 inches Language A language of the resource English (in regards to the small handwritten "806 PP36" note) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image; Photo paper https://www.thetheremin.org/archive/files/original/d0bbad8941e328a403196b9d30051783.jpeg baf1ab31cc4637f79200b27960530319 https://www.thetheremin.org/archive/files/original/33d11d9ab822726cc1a19df0ab14b0f8.jpeg f1c60a88eb2468a267993d9948e04ed7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Golden Age (1928-1955) Subject The topic of the resource Leon Theremin; Clara Rockmore; RCA Theremin; Analog; Golden Years; Classical Era; Recitals; Classy; Description An account of the resource This is an era when the theremin might have been considered in it's prime. Material that really shines the theremin's classical and more traditional classy side. Or what I also like to call; The Rockmore Era. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leon Theremin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928-1955 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Text Any textual data included in the document ADVERTISEMENT A1 5.5 x 4 inches - Paper Clipping - Lucie Bigelow ROSEN "High priestess of the theremin." NEW YORK TIMES "The Theremin has neither keys, nor strings, nor sounding pedals, nor any other existing parts, that can recall a modern musical instrument. The infinite variety of sounds, is produced through oscillations of inaudible frequency between two electric magnetic fields of high frequency. When the hands, or any other foreign body, enter the magnetic fields, or approach the antennae, the inaudible waves become audible through the coupling of the two oscillations." From "Misteri e Prodigi delle Radio Onde" - Season 1952-1953 TOUR of GEORGIA, FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA 15 engagements booked already ADVERTISEMENT B1 4.5 x 4 inches - Paper Clipping - Lucie Bigelow ROSEN "High priestess of the theremin." NEW YORK TIMES "The Theremin has neither keys, nor strings, nor sounding pedals, nor any other existing parts, that can recall a modern musical instrument. The infinite variety of sounds, is produced through oscillations of inaudible frequency between two electric magnetic fields of high frequency. When the hands, or any other foreign body, enter the magnetic fields, or approach the antennae, the inaudible waves become audible through the coupling of the two oscillations." From "Misteri e Prodigi delle Radio Onde" - MUNICIPAL CONCERTS SERIES, FEB. 1953 10 APPEARANCES Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper clippings Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Double Feature: x2 1940s Lucie Bigelow Rosen - Paper Clipping Ads Subject The topic of the resource theremin; advertising; marketing; Lucie Bigelow Rosen; paper clippings; Description An account of the resource "High priestess of the theremin." — These are two advertisements clipped from newspapers/flyers that advertise Lucie Bigelow Rosen's performances specifically from 1952-1953. Both cut-out ads feature the same photo of Rosen very majestically playing her theremin with the exact same quote from "Misteri e Prodigi delle Radio Onde" which basically translates to the fascinating phenomena of radio waves. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lucie Bigelow Rosen Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lucie Bigelow Rosen Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1952-1953 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG; 4.5 x 4 inches & 5.5 x 4 inches Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Paper clippings https://www.thetheremin.org/archive/files/original/106425d3b29fee111cd19f3ae068c388.jpg e212eb21035265f1b9a3f3f13312d2d4 https://www.thetheremin.org/archive/files/original/4900adc9fe3d5569df458d71962b861c.png 8ec9e3446484f3a2e621f27ebd0bf0e2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Golden Age (1928-1955) Subject The topic of the resource Leon Theremin; Clara Rockmore; RCA Theremin; Analog; Golden Years; Classical Era; Recitals; Classy; Description An account of the resource This is an era when the theremin might have been considered in it's prime. Material that really shines the theremin's classical and more traditional classy side. Or what I also like to call; The Rockmore Era. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leon Theremin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928-1955 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Text Any textual data included in the document A Group of Soloists Who Have Won Success in Unusual Branches of the Concert ANDRÉS SEGOVIA The American début of the great Spanish guitarist, in which Señor Segovia demonstrated that his chosen instrument had an almost unlimited field, was one of the outstanding successes of the year. LEON GOOSSENS Brother of Eugene Goossens, composer and conductor, Leon Goossens introduced the oboe as a solo instrument to America this season in a program of little known works by classical and modern composers. LÉON THÉREMIN An inventor rather than a musician, Professor Théremin has introduced a new instrument by means of which he draws music out of the ether, thereby providing the year's greatest novelty to two continents. SERGE KOUSSEVITZKY Known primarily as the conductor of the Boston Symphony, Serge Koussevitzky began his career as a soloist on the double bass, an accomplishment which is now his avocation in occasional recitals. THE REVELERS Entering the concert field by an unusual gateway—via radio broadcasting and gramophone recording, The Revelers, a quintet which has developed a remarkable vocal ensemble, are now making their first personal appearances. The names of The Revelers are Elliott Shaw, Frank Black, James Welton, Lewis James, and Wilfred Glenn. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Musical Side-Show: Featuring Professor Leon Theremin Description An account of the resource This original photograph from the 1920s/1930s features inventor Leon Theremin. In the middle photo, Leon is demonstrating his very own musical instrument instrument; the theremin. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Presented for educational and archival purposes under Fair Use. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920s/1930s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Presented for educational and archival purposes under Fair Use. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. 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Title A name given to the resource The Golden Age (1928-1955) Subject The topic of the resource Leon Theremin; Clara Rockmore; RCA Theremin; Analog; Golden Years; Classical Era; Recitals; Classy; Description An account of the resource This is an era when the theremin might have been considered in it's prime. Material that really shines the theremin's classical and more traditional classy side. Or what I also like to call; The Rockmore Era. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leon Theremin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928-1955 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document EDGAR L. GOLDSMITH WARREN E. THOMPSON Present PAUL ROBESON Baritone Assisted by CLARA ROCKMORE Thereminist The third event of the 1940–41 History and Enjoyment of Music Series Sponsored by Allied Arts Corporation Sunday, November 24, 3:30 o'clock AUDITORIUM THEATRE PROGRAM I. Go Down, Moses Arranged by H. T. Burleigh Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Arranged by Lawrence Brown Oh, No, John! (English Folk-Song) Arranged by Cecil Sharp Night (Russian Folk-Song) Arranged by Alexandroff The Prayer Arranged by J. Engel MR. ROBESON II. Concerto in E minor Allegro moderato Andante cantabile Allegro giocoso Nardini Ballad for Americans MISS ROCKMORE III. MR. ROBESON INTERMISSION IV. Andante from Symphonie Espagnole — Lalo Pièce en forme de Habanera — Ravel Requiebros — Cassado MISS ROCKMORE V. The Orphan — Moussorgsky After the Battle — Moussorgsky Eriskey Love Lilt Arranged by Marjory Kennedy Fraser Nobody Knows de Trouble I've Seeen Arranged by Lawrence Brown Joshua Fit de Battle ob Jericho Arranged by Lawrence Brown MR. ROBESON AT THE PIANO: Lawrence Brown for Mr. Robeson Eugene Helmer for Miss Rockmore Victor Red Seal Records Tour Direction: Metropolitan Musical Bureau, Inc., 113 W. 57th St., New York City. Division of Columbia Concerts Corporation of Columbia Broadcasting System. Note on the Theremin For those in the audience who may not have heard the Theremin before, it is interesting to know that this instrument is named after its inventor, Russian scientist Theremin, and is unique in that the performer never touches it while playing. Tone is produced when the performer enters an electromagnetic field that is developed about the instrument. The pitch becomes higher or lower as the right hand approaches or moves away from the vertical rod; the volume is controlled by the distance of the left hand from the metal loop. CLARA ROCKMORE Clara Rockmore, who is Russian by birth and a former concert violinist, was one of the first to envision the great possibilities of the theremin as a concert instrument. Under the inventor's personal guidance she learned to master its intricate and difficult technique, and demonstrated extraordinary qualifications, foremost of which was the accuracy with which she produced the desired pitch from the air—“aerial fingering,” as one critic has since termed it. The first public demonstration of the theremin as a concert instrument was given by Miss Rockmore in Town Hall, New York, on October 30, 1934. It is Miss Rockmore's virtuosity, her dignity and worth as an artist, that has transformed the theremin from a scientific marvel into a legitimate musical instrument. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper; Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1940-1941 Clara Rockmore (w/ Paul Robeson) Concert Program #2 Subject The topic of the resource Clara Rockmore; Theremin; Program; Recital; Description An account of the resource Here's the second Clara Rockmore recital program to be featured in the theremin museum. In the 1940s, Clara Rockmore toured with singer Paul Robeson. A variety of information is described about Clara Rockmore and Leon Theremin's musical instrument. Enjoy the historical rarity of what is said about the theremin during this time period! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Public Domain (?) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940-1941 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain (?) Language A language of the resource English