Theremin Concerto Sneak Preview!

Posted on February 26, 2008 by virgomusic

ther-entr.jpgThe première of my Concerto for Theremin and Chamber Orchestra (”Theremin Concerto” for short) by Theremin player Scott Paulson and the San Diego Chamber Orchestra is exactly 2 weeks from today! So I thought this would be a good time to post a little excerpt from my not-quite-bona-fide, deep-fried, naugahyde, MIDI-fied version (with apologies) …which I’ve been told is pretty good, actually.

Of course, when real humans play it on real instruments, it’ll sound muuuuch better! :D

The concert is getting some good advance media coverage — stay tuned for links and specifics. And of course, if you’re in the San Diego area (and, let’s face it, at this time of year, who wouldn’t want to be?), step right up and get your tickets here! I’m told that their Friday night performances tend to sell out, so don’t delay!

The excerpt, by the way, is from the opening section of the piece, right where the theremin enters. The clip is about 45 seconds long — that’s 50% more preview than iTunes gives you! Do I take care of my peeps, or what?! ;)

Click to play:

I can’t wait to hear the real thing!

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    7 Responses to “Theremin Concerto Sneak Preview!”

    1. Alto2, on February 26th, 2008 at 4:40 am Said:

      What’s a theremin? What’s a Theremin? WHAT’S A THEREMIN??

    2. virgomusic, on February 26th, 2008 at 5:23 am Said:

      Alto2: Check it — just for you!
      http://missmusicnerd.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/your-questions-answered-vol-1/

    3. Shawna R. B. Atteberry, on February 27th, 2008 at 11:25 pm Said:

      Alto2 beat me to the question. But now I know why the piece made me think of the Dr. Who theme (and I remember the original series!).

      It sounds great virgo.

      Shawnari from Street Prophets

    4. Ralph Farris, on March 6th, 2008 at 4:40 pm Said:

      UNREAL! YOU ARE SO ROCKIN’!!!

    5. Mom/Ann, on March 8th, 2008 at 9:58 pm Said:

      I have to agree with the above, it sounds great and you are rockin’. I’m anxious to hear the whole thing…in person yet!
      M/A

    6. UCSD Arts Libraries » Concerto for Theremin and Chamber Orchestra, on March 10th, 2008 at 5:08 pm Said:

      [...] performing composer Linda Kernohan’s Concerto for Theremin and Chamber Orchestra. Click here to listen to a little and to visit the composers site. Buy your tickets now, it’s sure to [...]

    7. Eliot Fintushel, on March 17th, 2008 at 1:07 am Said:

      Hey, Ms. K–

      Is there a midi version of the whole (better than the live performance for my purposes, because more perfect, to play for the conductor and so on) and/or may I see your score? I’d like to pitch it to the local (Santa Rosa, California) Orchestra. I’m a thereminist–you can see some of my playing at youtube.com/eliotfintushel. Google me to see more about my life, such as it is, in the arts.

      Congratulations on the new concerto.

      Bests,

      Eliot

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