Worldrenowned theremin virtuosa Carolina Eyck and American Contemporary Music Ensemble ACME come together for the first time on Fantasias for Theremin and String Quartet. Eyck composed these six Fantasias specifically for the 1234 vinyl LP format, a practice reminiscent of early60s Nonesuch releases. All performances were recorded in full takes with no editing. The result is an organic virtuosity that leads the listener through a wide range of sonic environments across the six pieces. Eyck's compositions range from slowevolving arpeggiations reminiscent of Reich and Glass see Oakuunar Lynntuja and Dappa Solarjos , to alternative bowing and fingering techniques that achieve an ethereal ambience see Leyhomi , to athletic explorations reminiscent of Bartók's String Quartets see Dappa Solarjos . The titles were devised by Eyck and producerlabelhead Allen Farmelo by scanning multiple Scandinavian languages for pleasing lingual combinations. Eyck's striking theremin performances showcase her deadaim intonation, her command of microtonality, her fluid melodicism, and her utter lack of selfconsciousness as an improvisor. The LP is in a full color gatefold package and pressed on translucent green vinyl, with an essay by producer and labelhead Allen Farmelo in the gatefold. The CD is a 6panel digipack with the essay printed on heavyweight stock in a detached 8page booklet.