http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/02/28/leon-theremin-demonstrates-his-invention-in-1927/ Synthesizer and electronic music news, synth and music software reviews and more! Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:59:34 -0500 hourly 1 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/02/28/leon-theremin-demonstrates-his-invention-in-1927/#comment-134231 Saint B from DEAD PANDA Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:23:43 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=12291#comment-134231 A most amazing man. Leon was later captured by the KGB and kept in Siberia for many years, only able to return to the free world as a senior citizen. Leon is symbolic of the conflict between the creative thinkers versus the close-minded policy makers of fascism. When censorship thrives, dreams are crushed and entire lives are destroyed. Be sure to check out Theremins protege', Clara Rockmore, the diva of the theremin instrument. A most amazing man. Leon was later captured by the KGB and kept in Siberia for many years, only able to return to the free world as a senior citizen. Leon is symbolic of the conflict between the creative thinkers versus the close-minded policy makers of fascism. When censorship thrives, dreams are crushed and entire lives are destroyed.
Be sure to check out Theremins protege’, Clara Rockmore, the diva of the theremin instrument.

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