related works

Contemplation : for piano / Donald Yu

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Piano
Scoring: pf

Dialogue for clarinet and piano : (1966) / Jan van Vlijmen

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring: cl pf

Organum Floridum : for bass clarinet and organ / Daan Manneke

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring: cl-b org

Hommage à Henri : for clarinet and piano, 1989 / Ton de Leeuw

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring: cl 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.