Carolina Eyck and her theremin can be seen and heard in various cities until May 20th. You can find more information
The theremin can sound like a voice or a chello - its German virtuoso is now on tour in Australia
Carolina Eyck was given a theremin when she was seven. At 16, she revolutionised the method used to play the instrument. Credit: Ananda Costa
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The theremin is an instrument like no other, because it creates sounds without you touching it. The German Carolina Eyck is considered the superstar of this first electronic musical instrument. She is currently on tour in Australia with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. In conversation, she explains why she started palying the theremin at the age of seven and what fascinates her so much about it.
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