The theremin can sound like a voice or a chello - its German virtuoso is now on tour in Australia - Das Theremin: Ein Instrument, das wie eine Stimme oder ein Chello klingen kann - auf Tour in Australien

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The theremin is an instrument like no other, because it creates sounds without you touching it. The German Carolina Eyck is considered the superstar of this first electronic musical instrument. She is currently on tour in Australia with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. In conversation, she explains why she started palying the theremin at the age of seven and what fascinates her so much about it. - Das Theremin ist ein Instrument, wie kein anderes, denn man entlockt ihm Töne, ohne es zu berühren. Die Deutsche Carolina Eyck gilt als Superstar dieses frühen Synthesizers und tourt derzeit mit dem Australian Chamber Orchestra durch Australien. Warum sie mit sieben Jahren ein Theremin geschenkt bekommen hat und was sie daran so fasziniert, erzählt sie im Gespräch.

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