Automaton
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Cello
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Oboe
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Piano
1
Additional Information
Automaton, for oboe, cello, and piano, is a piece written for members of the Schubert Ensemble and oboist George Caird. The piece uses prime numbers to plan the trajectory of the piece. Each instrument has a simple melodic motif which is repeated regularly at intervals of prime numbers. The piece begins with all three instruments starting together, and finishes when all three motifs finally meet again.
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