related works
Breakthrough : for flute and accordion / Man-Ching Yu Donald
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Flute and keyboard instrument
Scoring:
fl acc
I : klarinet in Bes en piano, 1978 / Alex Manassen
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring:
cl pf
Menuet Moderne : for clarinet in B flat and piano / Fania Chapiro
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring:
cl pf
Fragments : for clarinet and piano / Martyna Kosecka
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.