Maurice Martenot
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Maurice Martenot (1898-1980) a Cellist and radio Telegraphist, met the Russian designer of the Theremin, Leon Termen in 1923, this meeting lead him to design an instrument based on Termens ideas , the first model, the "Ondes-Martenot" was patented on the 2nd of April 1928 under the name "Perfectionnements aux instruments de musique électriques" (improvements to electronic music instruments). His aim was to produce a versatile electronic instrument that was immediately familiar to orchestral musicians. The first versions bore little resemblance to the later production models: consisteing of two table mounted units controlled by a performer who manipulated a string atached to a finger ring (using the bodies capacitance to control the sound characteristics in a manner very similar to the Theremin) this device was later incorporated as a fingerboard strip above the keyboard. Later versions used a standard keyboard. ("Martenot waves"; also known as the Ondium Martenot, Martenot and Ondes musicales) is an early electronic musical instrument with a keyboard and slide, and originally very similar in sound to the Theremin. The sonic capabilities of the instrument were subsequently expanded by the addition of filter banks and switchable loudspeakers. The instrument is especially known for its eerie wavering notes produced by the thermionic valves that produce oscillating frequencies. The Ondes Martenot has been used by many composers, most notably Olivier Messiaen. He used it in many of his works, such as the Turangalîla-Symphonie and the Trois Petites Liturgies de la Présence Divine; his opera Saint-François d'Assise calls for three. Other composers included Pierre Boulez, Edgard Varèse, Darius Milhaud, Arthur Honegger and Maurice Jarre; André Jolivet wrote a concerto for it in 1947. Bohuslav Martinu authorized the adaptation of his "Fantasie" to the use of the Ondes Martenot when it proved difficult to perform on the Theremin, for which it was originally written. About 1000 works were composed for the instrument including 40 concertos. ..Who I'd like to meet:
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HK119 Hiya! Latest DIY Greetings from London, HK119
Album Out on One Little Indian
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Barbara Buchholz 3 years ago
nazan* 2 ALL my friends around the globe...

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10 of 75MoreHiya! Here's a DIY Demo Video that I found from 2006..never did anything with it..it nearly made it to 'Fast Cheap and Out Of Control Album' (One Little Indian)..but in the end didn't.. so here it finally is...meanwhile I am getting on with my 3rd Album..VERY exciting!!..Spring! ....HK
Concert Pour Haut Parleurs
5 septembre 20h30
Musique acousmatique
Eric Broitmann-/-Maxence Mercier-/-Hubert Michel
Comète 437
45 rue du Fbg du Temple (fond de la cour)
PAris, Ile-de-France 75010
Description: M°République
Coût : 6 euros
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i would like to let you know about my theremin summer-workshops in mallorca and sardinia.
Sardinia:
june 22nd.-26th workshop A for beginners
july 13th-17th workshop A for beginners
july 20th-24th workshop B for advanced players
Mallorca:
August 10th-14th workshop A for beginners
September 21st-25th workshop B for advanced players
more infos www.theremin-workshops.com
best from berlin!
barbara
have a peaceful & happy new 2009!!!
I wish you a successful new year, much love, respect and an exciting time...
thanx for all the brilliant music and
especially for all your kind messages and comments here at MySpace...
have fun & take care... peace =) nazan*
... for any kind of questions, licensing or booking requests please visit me and my wonderful multi talented artists under phonologe...
click cube and enjoy our music... THANK YOU =) nazan*
Ya potomu takoy zhivuchi, chto moja familiya naoborot chitaetsya 'ne mret'

Un saluto Roma!


