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The Story of the Theremin Invented by Leon Theremin in 1920, the theremin was one of the first electronic instruments and is the only one played without being touched. John Florance traces its story, from its roots in Russia. With a demonstration from
Theremin's great-niece, Lydia Kavina , plus contributions from
Dr Robert Moog and composer Stephen Montague. Producer Rosie Boulton

Contributors

Unknown:
Leon Theremin
Unknown:
John Florance
Unknown:
Lydia Kavina
Unknown:
Dr Robert Moog
Unknown:
Stephen Montague.
Producer:
Rosie Boulton

Continuing the six-part series with Susan Jeffreys. 5: Go West Young WomanAmong the musical missies heading for cowgirl country are the Proper Little
Madames with The Big Ranch in the Sky,
Bobby Gentry singing Billy the Kid and Carly Simon paying a vocal visit to Cow Town.
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Contributors

Unknown:
Susan Jeffreys.
Unknown:
Bobby Gentry
Unknown:
Carly Simon

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