Biggest theremin ensemble world record set in Japan

Musicians in Japan have set a new world record for the biggest number of players on the theremin.



In the central city of Hamamatsu, 272 people performed "Amazing Grace". It was organised by Masami Takeuchia, who learnt to play the theremin in Russia - where it was invented almost 100 years ago by Leon Theremin.



A spokeswoman for Guinness World Records confirmed that the orchestra was the biggest ever theremin ensemble. As well as producing an ethereal if not eerie sound, Saturday's concert was also an amazing sight.


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Theremins are usually box-shaped, but the workings of these particular ones were contained inside small Russian dolls. Their bright colours were in stark contrast to the all-black outfits of the performers, who were sitting in long rows with a conductor on stage.