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Jolivet and His Stand-In, Four Hands Across Time
Honestly, the best part is that there are two of him in the frame — one playing, one a stand-in — like he's duetting with himself across time.
✍️ 'Stand-in' is more precise than 'twin' here — the two aren't playing separate roles, they're the same person layered across time, playing the same piece. Swap in a different instrument and the setup still holds.
📋 Prompt Natural Language
Jolivet (the composer) performs on stage alongside his stand-in, the two pianos playing Pachinko (a piece written for two pianos), the scene showing two Jolivets playing side by side.






