The theremin, an electronic instrument, turns 100 this year. On this week's “Babbage” podcast kncukier finds out about the incredible life of its inventor
KENNETH CUKIER celebrates the invention of a musical instrument that turns 100 in 2020—the Theremin. A staple of sci-fi sound-effects, the instrument is enjoying a revival in the digital age.
We talk to players, historians, a former student and relative of its inventor to learn about the influence of the Theremin on modern culture. Was the instrument a technological achievement that came a century too soon? Runtime: 23 min
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