Charlie Draper plays theremin and ondes Martenot, two early electronic musical instruments distinguished by uniquely expressive otherworldly tones. These instruments are ideal partners: they are among the earliest electronic musical instruments, demand comparably keen attention to pitch, and allow limitless gradations of tone, volume, and expression.

Based near London, Charlie has devoted himself to these instruments. Since he began his career in 2005, Charlie has performed at venues including London’s Wigmore Hall, Oslo’s Opera House, New York’s Public Theatre, Tate Britain, the British Library, Glastonbury Festival, and Mexico’s Auditorio Metropolitano. Charlie performs regularly with the Radio Science Orchestra, with his own orchestral collective Retrophonica, with pianist Paul Jackson, and with harpist Holly Lowe as Stranger Strings: Theremin & Harp Duo.


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