Yu, MCD :: The Maximum Speed of Raphael's Madonna
Yu, MCD
Man-Ching Donald Yu presents The Maximum Speed of Raphael's Madonna for flute and piano, written on the surrealistic painting by Dali of the same name.
The music begins with the flute solo where abundances of chromatic materials occur. Soon, the piano part erupts and announces the four-note motif, which represent the four spherical objects in the painting. Various four-note ostinato patterns emerge in the middle section, built off octatonic material. The music builds to the climax by transposing and transforming these ostinato patterns at higher registers, accelerating, symbolizing the Madonna rotating towards maximum speed. After returning to a lower state, the flute solo sections returns and ends with various energetic musical gestures.
Eligible online purchases of $199 or more before tax receive free standard shipping within the U.S. Some exceptions apply.
Orders shipped outside the United States do not qualify for this offer.
We're always here for you. If you require product assistance or reccomendations, please open a chat at the bottom right of the page with a resident flutist. Alternatively, you can always contact us at
- Email: info@flute4u.com
- Phone: (972) 985-2662
We do not accept returns or exchanges for accessories like cases, bags, tone enhancers, or cleaning supplies. If an item is defective, you may exchange it for the same product within 10 days of purchase, as long as it's unused and in its original packaging.
Read more about our policies here.
Choose options