Whether glass vibrations or electric waves, the sounds of glass harmonica, ondes Martenot and theremin still hold a fascination for composers, performers and audience today. 

In the 18th century, politician, scientist and prolific inventor Benjamin Franklin created the glass harmonica by improving on the principle of musical glasses. This instrument won over famous composers such as Mozart, but also gained a sulphurous reputation. 
The 20th century saw technical innovations that revolutionized instrument manufacture, music listening and artistic creation. Genius inventors, engineers and musicians put one of the most revolutionary discoveries of the previous century at the service of music: "The Electricity Fairy". Léon Theremin and Maurice Martenot were among the great pioneers of electric and electronic lutherie, which radically transformed the musical landscape.  
The Museum preserves and displays rare examples of these instruments, bearing witness to the unparalleled inventiveness of these creators. 

8PM TO 11:30PM: CONCERTS 

THOMAS BLOCH, glass harmonica 
KEVIN PLANTE, ondes Martenot 
GRÉGOIRE BLANC, theremin, ORANE DONNADIEU, piano

7:30 PM TO MIDNIGHT: FREE TOUR OF THE MUSÉE DE LA MUSIQUE AND MUSICAL INVENTIONS DISCOVERY GAME

Within the Philharmonie de Paris, the Musée de la Musique represents a collection of almost 9,000 instruments and objets d'art, 1,000 of which are on display.  The collection recounts the history of Western music from the 16th century to the present day, and provides an overview of the world's major musical cultures. 
Go in search of the amazing instruments in the collection, such as the octobasse, the electric violin and the crystal flute.