Clara Rockmore (born Clara Reisenberg, Vilnius, Lithuania, March 9, 1911; d. New York City, May 10 1998) is generally considered to be the most accomplished performer ever of the theremin electronic musical instrument. Wikipedia
For the first time, then, Im going beyond our family resources to ask for (tax-deductible) donations to the Nadia Reisenberg / Clara Rockmore Foundation. theremin.ca/foundation/nadia_clara_foundation.htm
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While many listeners familiar with the theremin have heard it used mostly as a spooky special-effects device, Rockmore, a classically-trained musician, used it to perform classical works. www.myspace.com/mrsrockmore
Clara Rockmore studied violin in Leningrad with Leopold Auer, and both emigrated in the mid 20s to the USA. Her violin career was stopped due to muscular problems, but due to the fact that she knew Leon Theremin, who had recently developed his Theremin, s www.imdb.com/name/nm0734295/