RIP Barbara Buchholz

So shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of thereminist Barbara Buchholz. She was a real inspiration to me, fusing theremin electronics with jazz and working with the likes of Jan Bang & Arve Hendriksen. I dedicated a piece Deep Space Bossa to her.

I met her a couple of times and had a lesson with her last summer at Hands Off theremin symposium. We hung out a bit there and we got on well as we had music tastes in common. We also found time to improvise a piece together, myself on piano, something I had always wanted to do and have fond memories of  now.

She was a lovely person, informal and friendly, but very dedicated to her art and always strove for excellence in her work.

I can't believe she is gone and I will miss her very much.