Christopher Tarnow: Sonata for Theremin and Piano (2013)

In October 2015, we released a CD with chamber music for theremin and piano for the German label GENUIN. On the album, there will be two Sonatas by Christopher amongst other premiere recordings for our duo.

Christopher Tarnow: Sonata for Theremin and Piano (2013)
I. Moderato
II. Larghetto 8:10
III. Presto giocoso 15:05

Live recording
29th April 2013
Kammermusiksaal HMT Leipzig

sound engineer: Steffen Seifarth
camera: Jan Bilk
production: Antonia Bruns

[twhuning]

Unbelievable The audience should have stood to applaud.

[ChrisBreemer]

Amazing how a theremin can sound like a human voice, a violin, a cello, an angry bee, or a banshee :) A good piece, performed with consummate skill. From the look of it I'd say that playing theremin is just as difficult and exacting as playing a string instrument. Great job  from both of you !

[Loeil]

Sublime!!! Just sublime. Beatiful piano, and next level theremin. Thank you for this

[MartinMllerSkarbiniksPedersen]

Wow. The best theremin piece I have ever heard.

[SKozanis]

Great composition, great performers, great instruments! Not enough words to express my admiration, so ethereal!

[JeanClaudeWelche]

Maîtrise de la technique, de la musique... tout en gardant un beau sourire et un visage décontracté et expressif !

[copperleaves]

Carolina, this is a truly wonderful performance of a spectacularly difficult and colorful work! I enjoyed every second of this remarkable demonstration of fine musicianship and virtuosity from both you and Christopher. I also loved the subtle use of effects, and the exploration of some of the techniques that are not normally associated with precision/classical theremin playing. Thanks for posting this amazing video.

[lunadejova]

Riveting! It's hard to separate the theremin from the cheesy effects of the 50's or to keep it from sounding like some kind of creature which can both be distracting from the music, but the more I hear it the more I respect it as a whole new set of sounds, like any other instrument. It has to have its own compositions or else it can sound like a bad replica. And this composition was beautifully suited. There were real moments of magic in this piece! Thank you! I hope to see more creations for you to interpret.

[tylerguzman]

This just might be the best piece of 21st century music, and it features theremin nonetheless! Bravo.

[radagastilbruno]

Professional performance! Theremin's timbre is so close to the viola's, so agreeable to listen when well played. A primordial electronic instrument but future. Congratulations Carolina!
Greetings from Italy

[bananenbrot]

One of the best pieces I've heard lately... I listen to this daily now :)

[battysleep]

I'm just finishing up my post-tonal theory class, and I have to say, this piece is incredible. And well-played, too!

Also, I'm a musical saw player and composer, so bonus points for the the unusual instrumentation

[dirkhoekstra]

That poor applause at the ending is real anti-climax to such an absolute amazing piece of music!! Either you played for a very small group of people, or they were just to stunned by the awesomeness of this music.

[jhonframos]

BRILLANTE INTERPRETACIÓN, MARAVILLOSA OBRA. NO ME CANSO DE ESCUCHARLA TODOS LOS DIAS. HERMOSA SOLISTA

[twhuning]

Wow! Such skill exhibited by both musicians.

[jevalles]

Carolina, you have surpassed Clara Rockmore!  Such technique!  and Christopher is to be complimented, as well.  This composition equals the standards set by Messiaen and Jolivet for ondes martenot compositions.  Really lovely and moving.  Such a joy to hear.  Unforgettable!

[justinr.]

This is one of the most intense pieces I've ever heard and it's composed so beautifully, thank you both you're amazing ♥️

[marcellodantedealmeidanune]

Obra linda e recheada de contemporaneidade. Parabéns ao dueto com o próprio autor ao piano e Carolina talentosíssima.

[leneause]

This makes me tingle - utterly brilliant.

[nadasou]

We need to invent a sign language to interpret the finger technique. How nice the deaf can enjoy, whatever music this theremin would be played, through magic hands like this lively player!