related works

Swing Low : for soprano saxophone and piano / Donald Yu

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Saxophone and keyboard instrument
Scoring: s-sax pf

Fluxions no. II : for clarinet and piano, (1968) / Walter Hekster

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

Sonatine : altviool of klarinet en piano, 1952 / Hans Osieck

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Viola and keyboard instrument; Clarinet and keyboard instrument
Scoring: vla/cl pf

Aubade en barcarolle : voor klarinet en piano / Hans Schouwman

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.