Developer & synthesist Linus Åkesson shared his arrangement of Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod) for the Qweremin.
The Qweremin is described as a ‘QWERTY theremin’. It’s played by using the right hand on the keyboard to play individual notes, and the left hand to control volume and vibratro.
Here’s his intro to the Qweremin:
You can find out more about the Qweremin QWERTY Theremin at his site.
The video captures a live performance by Grégoire Blanc (theremin) and Thomas Pellerin (organ) of Trois Mélodies, by Olivier Messiaen.
The performance was Recorded on March 21st, 2025 at the Angers Cathedral.
Sections:
0:00 – I. Pourquoi ?
2:16 – II. Le Sourire
4:07 – III. La Fiancée Perdue
Thereminist Carolina Eyck shared her arrangement of Duke Ellington’s jazz standard In A Sentimental Mood, for theremin and voice.
“I’ve long loved this piece,” notes Eyck, “and this intimate rendition gave me the chance to explore new shades and textures in its timeless melody.”
