related works
Disintegration : for piano and electronics / Man-Ching Yu Donald
Genre:
Multimedia
Subgenre:
Piano with multimedia
Scoring:
pf tape
Inhibition Theory : for clarinet in B flat and piano / Dominy Clements
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring:
cl pf
Trois pièces : pour clarinette et piano / Carl-Richard Linder
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring:
cl pf
Extended remix : for bass clarinet and piano, 1987, (rev. 1988) / Tom Riedstra
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring:
cl-b pf
composition
Undercurrent 暗湧 : for clarinet and piano / Man-Ching Yu Donald
Author(s):
Yu, Donald
(Composer)
Description:
In psychology, an undercurrent refers to an underlying mood or emotion that is subtle and not easily perceived. Similarly, in nature, it is a common phenomenon: in water, an undercurrent represents a hidden force beneath the surface current, often imperceptible yet powerful and potentially dangerous. Throughout this piece, subtle variations in dynamics, textures, and densities evoke the essence of an undercurrent. Sparse musical densities and calm, quiet states symbolize its concealed nature, while sudden dynamic shifts and dramatic gestures reflect its latent, potent energy waiting to emerge.