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Drone & Drone is a kinetic sound installation for 16 pairs of Vietnamese wind-driven flutes that is conceived and developed by artist group Siedl/Cao. This work centers around “drone” – both as a pilotless aircraft i.e. the future of warfare and at the same time “drone” as a healing sustaining sound that can be found in many ancient cultures worldwide such as Gregorian chant, Australian indigenous music, Buddhist monk chanting, Mongolian Tuvan singing, etc. Drone & Drone invites contemplation on the dual nature of humanity—the potential to create beauty, goodness, and transcendence while also possessing the power to destroy both the world and ourselves. 

During this residency (July 6-17, 2026), Siedl/Cao worked on a new composition, Drone & Drone No. 3, for 16 pairs of rotating flutes, which they were able to present to the public. They also offered a workshop open to all on building an Aeolian harp.