The Golden Age (1928-1955)
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Title
The Golden Age (1928-1955)
Subject
Leon Theremin; Clara Rockmore; RCA Theremin; Analog; Golden Years; Classical Era; Recitals; Classy;
Description
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
Leon Theremin
Date
1928-1955
Collection Items
1940-1941 Clara Rockmore (w/ Paul Robeson) Concert ProgramVintage program for performances of Clara Rockmore & Paul Robeson. Presented by Arion Musical Club. Performance took place at the Milwaukee Auditorium…
Man Teaches Woman Theremin — 8x10 PhotographsThese 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…
Double Feature: x2 1940s Lucie Bigelow Rosen - Paper Clipping Ads"High priestess of the theremin." — These are two advertisements clipped from newspapers/flyers that advertise Lucie Bigelow Rosen's performances…
The Musical Side-Show: Featuring Professor Leon ThereminThis original photograph from the 1920s/1930s features inventor Leon Theremin. In the middle photo, Leon is demonstrating his very own musical…
1940-1941 Clara Rockmore (w/ Paul Robeson) Concert Program #2Here's the second Clara Rockmore recital program to be featured in the theremin museum. In the 1940s, Clara Rockmore toured with singer Paul Robeson.…