The basis of this piece is an exploration of how the clarinet sonority can become an integral part of the string sound and how to effect a transformation of the overall texture from fierce energy to tranquil lyricism.
Sometimes the clarinet leads and the strings act as a ripple in response to a pebble, their waves of sound triggered by the clarinet line. At other times every note is discernible as soft clarinet multiphonics are supported by strings whispering with practice mutes.
Dai Fujikura (edited by Miranda Jackson)