Pamelia Weaves the Theremin

The theremin was one of the first electronic instruments developed in the early 20th Century. It is played without touching; the performer moves their hands in the vicinity of two antennas, controlling pitch and volume. Theremins are enjoying a renaissance these days, and one of the finest of the new batch of players is Pamelia Kurstin. Pamelia joins host David Garland to talk a little about her instrument, but mostly to play it. She'll create some multi-layered improvisations in the WNYC studio, using digital delay to weave theremin lines into an extraordinary sonic tapestry. Also on the program, new music from Brokeback, Mileece, and more.