In his 1917 essay, Evgeny Sholpo envisioned the Mechanical Orchestra, a massive sound machine that could operate autonomously, eliminating the role of live performers.
Despite skepticism, Sholpo's Variophone was a pioneering attempt to create a synthesizer that could replicate any sound, marrying technology with artistic expression.
The 20th century saw a significant rise in sound technologies, which proponents believed would transform communication, but critics worried about their implications for creativity.
Sholpo's work reflects a broader 20th-century fascination with sound technology as a tool for innovation, yet it raises questions about the future of musical performance.
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