Theremin, “the untouchable instrument”, makes its debut in Cyprus as a solo instrument with orchestra! Invented in 1920 by Russian physicist Léon Theremin, this peculiar electronic musical instrument which incorporates two metal rods, is played using the fingers without touching it and produces a bewitching sound with string and human voice qualities. Dutch soloist Thοrwald Jørgensen, “one of the most important exponents of classical music on the theremin”, will perform the Concerto for Theremin (1945) by Cyprus-born composer Anis Fuleihan and Victor Herbiet’s Sirenum Scopuli, which Jorgensen premiered in May 2015. These two works will be framed by two of Leroy Anderson’s most entertaining short pieces and a selection from Dvořák’s exuberant Slavonic Dances.
L. ANDERSON: Plink Plank Plunk Fiddle Faddle
A. FULEIHAN: Concerto for Theremin
V. HERBIET: Sirenum Scopuli
Α. DVOŘÁK: Seven Slavonic Dances (from op. 46 and 72)
Soloist: Thorwald Jørgensen (Theremin)
Conductor: Alkis Baltas
In collaboration with the Netherlands Embassy in the framework of the Netherlands Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Supporters: Rialto Theatre, Lemesos Municipality
Booking & Event Information
Lemesos: Thursday 14 January 2016
Rialto Theatre, 20:30
Lefkosia: Friday 15 January 2016
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30
Ticket prices:
€12, €7 (young people 18-26 yrs, pensioners), €5 (young people 12-18 yrs), €3 (children under 12)
Ticket presales:
Rialto Theatre (Andrea Drousioti 19, Lemesos 3040, Tel.: 77777745)
- Online at www.rialto.com.cy
- At the theatre Box Office 4 weeks prior the concert day (Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-13:00)
Pallas Theatre (Regenis and Arsinoes corner, Lefkosia 1010, Tel. 22 410181)
- Online at the CySO Foundation website: www.cyso.org.cy
- At the Theatre box office every Wednesday, 16:00-19:00 and on the concert day, 18:30-20:30.
Contact Information: 22 463144
