THEREMIN VIRTUOSO CLARA ROCKMORE DEAD
The theremin community was stunned and saddened Sunday, May 10, 1998, to
hear news of the death in New York City of the great Clara Rockmore, theremin
virtuoso. The prized and star pupil of Prof. Leon Theremin himself, Ms. Rockmore
was the greatest thereminist to have ever lived. She astounded audiences
with her remarkable skill, impeccable pitch and speed, whether it was in
recitals with her late sister, the well-known pianist and pedagogue Nadia
Reisenberg, or in solo concert appearances with orchestras under the baton
of Leopold Stokowski and others. Fortunately, many of her recordings and
historic film/video footage survive her. She was laid to rest on May 13,
1998. |