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Clara Rockmore (1911 - 1998)

Born Clara Reisenberg, in Vilnius, Lithuania, Clara is considered by many to
be the greatest Thereminist of all time... She was Lev Termens' girlfriend.
Clara was gifted with 'absolute pitch', and GRACE...

As a violinist, she recognised the great potential of the instrument. Setting the violin aside, she created an entire technique and approach to the instrument that was wholly unique. She showed that it was truly possible for it to be something other than a sound effect machine for Hollywood. By performing the classical repertoire upon it, she showed what was truly possible with this magical instrument.

Clara Rockmore concert program 10/30/34

Clara Rockmore recital program 10/27/38

Clara Rockmore, Queen of the Theremin.


Clara Rockmore concert program...

Clara Rockmore's sister, Nadia Reisenberg, pianist. Promo photo, circa 1928.

Another rare photo of Nadia Reisenberg.

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