PERFORMER
Soloist with orchestras & chamber ensembles
COMPOSER
Original music for film and concert hall
MENTOR
pioneer of theremin pedagogy & author of the standard method book
NewS
Ocean Light for Theremin and Orchestra – Carolina Eyck | DSO Berlin | Daníel Bjarnason
NEW WORK: OCEAN LIGHT FOR THEREMIN AND ORCHESTRA
Ocean Light is a gentle tide that embraces the listener with a warm flow of waves, with the orchestra creating the constant sounds of the sea as a meditative backdrop. As the theremin peacefully enters, it carries the light and calmness of life under water, presenting moments of the curious fish swarms drifting and playing with the reflections. Let the rich life and sounds of the underwater world carry you on a floating reverie until we pierce the surface and hear the seagulls sing.
About
Carolina Eyck is one of the world’s leading theremin virtuosi and a pioneer in the technique of playing the instrument. At the age of 16, she developed her own groundbreaking method, the „8-finger position technique“, which revolutionized how theremin is played and is now considered the standard for thereminists around the world.
Born near Berlin, Germany, Carolina had a musical family, and was introduced to theremin at the age of 7 by her parents. Her musical career spanning three decades, she has since performed as a soloist with major orchestras around the world, such as the BBC Philharmonie and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, collaborating with renowned composers and premiering numerous theremin concertos written specifically for her.
Continuing to expand and explore the possibilities of the instrument, Carolina Eyck has composed an impressive collection of music of her own, spanning from concertos to film score and electronic music. On her recorded albums she integrates the theremin with her voice and electronic sounds with samples and loops.
Carolina is also a mentor, passionate about sharing her knowledge with thereminists keen to learn from her. She is dedicated to teaching and has held theremin masterclasses and workshop in on almost every continent, working actively to educate and expand the global theremin community.
Theremin
Leon Theremin
The theremin is an electronic musical instrument. It was invented in 1920 by a Russian physicist Leon Theremin.The theremin is unique in that it is played without being touched.
It typically consists of a box with two metal antennas which create electromagnetic fields. The musician stands in front of the instrument and moves his hands in the proximity of the two antennas, which forms capacitors between his hands and the antennas. The capacitance of the electromagnetic fields varies by the distance between the player and the instrument. The upright antenna controls the pitch. When the right hand approaches the antenna, the pitch gets higher. The loop antenna controls the volume. Approaching the antenna makes the volume softer. The electric signals from the theremin are amplified and sent to a speaker system.
PERFORMER
Theremin & Voice
As a world-leading theremin virtuoso, Carolina is a luminous performer continuing to break new ground with her instrument. Her solo performances blend theremin and voice with magical loops and layers, creating a unique soundscape that takes the listener on a sonic journey through space and time. Together with the dance-like movements to create the sound, Carolina offers audiences a truly original musical experience.
The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers | Theremin & Voice
Theremin and Orchestra
The unique expression and the sonic landscape of the theremin makes it an excellent solo instrument for orchestra. The theremin has inspired many composers to create mesmerizing concertos, that have been premiered around the world and continue to delight audiences and music lovers in the most prestigious concert halls.
Theremin and Orchestra – Dancefloor with Pulsing by Régis Campo
Upcoming performances
COMPOSER
Carolina Eyck is an accomplished composer whose work spans from award winning orchestral compositions to experimental electronic solo sounds and film music. Drawing from her classical training and background with exploratory and genre-bending collaborations, she crafts emotionally rich and texturally unique compositions to fit any medium.
Concert hall
Carolina wrote her first composition for orchestra when she was 17, and received first prize in the prestigious German youth composition competition. In the following year she wrote another award-winning orchestral composition Sciciani. More recent orchestral compositions include Remembrance (2020) and Ocean Light (2025), both of which have been performed with prestigious orchestras.
Film music
In her film music compositions, Carolina Eyck blends acoustic and electronic elements, using theremin, orchestral instruments, electronics and samples as well as her voice as her mediums. This blend creates immersive sonic landscapes perfect for elevating the visual narrative, as can be experienced for example in Confessions of a Good Samaritan (2023, Netflix).
Excerpts from “Confessions of a Good Samaritan" (2023) by Penny Lane
MENTOR
Method
At the age of 16, Carolina Eyck developed a pioneering playing technique, called the 8 finger position technique. She published the first extensive theremin method book entitled "The Art of Playing the Theremin" in 2006.
With this technique the player is able to tune the theremin to their hand and rely on their finger positions, rather than correcting notes after they are audible. This method is now being used by thereminists around the world and has revolutionized how the instrument is played.
Lessons and Workshops
The passion for musical education is at the core of Carolina Eyck work. She has conducted workshops, lectures and master classes worldwide. From the ground-breaking theremin method book she wrote to an inspiring TEDx talk and private lessons she offers, Carolina creates a safe and inspiring space to explore the art of playing the theremin. Lessons are available to theremin players at all levels and can be hold online or in person.
