Guide to the Papers of Julian Yu
MS 10740
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
Created: December 2023
Collection Summary
- Creator
- Yu, Julian
- Title
- Papers of Julian Yu
- Date Range
- 1974 - 2002
- Collection Number
- MS 10740
- Extent
- 3.6 metres (6 medium Folio boxes + 2 digital carriers)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Special Collections (Manuscripts)
Introduction
Content Description
Collection comprises 96 original manuscript music scores, composed by Julian Yu, and two hard drives containing digital reference copies of the music scores.
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Preferred Citation
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Julian Yu, National Library of Australia, MS 10740, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Finding Aid Source(s)
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Item Descriptions
Class 1. Consignment received 2023
Series 1. Music manuscripts, 1982-2002
Universal = published by Universal Editions. Julian Yu = published independently or original.
Reclaimed Prefu III for orchestra - Prelude Fugue, 1993 (File 1) - Folio-Box 1
NOTE: "Prefu" in the title means "Prelude and Fugue". Prelude 27 pages. Fugue 36 pages. Publisher: Universal Editions.
Willow and Wattle overture for orchestra, 2002 (File 2) - Folio-Box 1
Includes solo erhu and orchestra. 42 pages. Julian Yu.
Four haiku : for soprano and piano, 1993 (File 3) - Folio-Box 1
Publisher: Universal Editions. 8 pages.
Variations on a theme of Paganini : for flute, clarinet and string orchestra, 2000 (File 4) - Folio-Box 1
Modification of the 1995 version for strong quartet. 26 pages. Julian Yu.
Concerto for marimba and small orchestra, 1996 (File 5) - Folio-Box 1
Composed when composer in residence at Peggy Glanville-Hicks' house in Paddington. Hearing impaired performer, Evelyn Glennie performed this piece bare-foot so that she could 'hear' the music. Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra. First Movement, 59 pages. Second Movement, 33 pages. Third Movement, 41 pages. Publisher: Universal Editions.
Filigree clouds : for orchestra (五彩云), 1989 (File 7) - Folio-Box 1
Publisher: Universal Editions. 68 pages.
Filigree clouds (1st movement), 1991 (File 8) - Folio-Box 2
NOTE: This was added as a first movement in front of the piece Filigree Clouds listed above, in order to make a longer piece. It is not recommended to perform it alone. Usually the above piece is performed alone under that title. 50 pages. Publisher: Universal Editions.
Philopentatonia : for chamber orchestra of 15 players, 1995 (File 9) - Folio-Box 2
Publisher: Universal Editions. 60 pages.
Great ornamented fuga canonica: for orchestra, 1988 (File 10) - Folio-Box 2
Printed from the manuscript by Universal Editions. 52 pages.
In the sunshine of Bach : for mixed cappella choir, 1990 (File 11) - Folio-Box 2
Original manuscript for mixed cappella choir. 20 Pages.
Wuyu : for orchestra (舞雩), 1987 (File 12) - Folio-Box 2
Original manuscript. First piece orchestral piece written in Australia. Printed from the manuscript by Universal Editions. Ancient ceremony to pray for rain. 34 pages.
Variations on a theme of Paganini : for flute, clarinet and string quartet, 1995 (File 13) - Folio-Box 2
Original manuscript. Recently published by Japanese Zen-on music publishers in Tokyo. 26 pages.
Oasis : for orchestra, 1994 (File 14) - Folio-Box 2
Written in Thornbury. Publisher: Universal Editions. 45 pages.
Reclaimed prefu : for two pianos, 1989 (File 15) - Folio-Box 2
Julian Yu's favourite piece and the one he believes is his best and was inspired by God. Composed in Northcote. 25 pages. Publisher: Universal Editions. 45 pages.
Medium ornamented fuga canonica : for woodwind quintet, 1988 (File 17) - Folio-Box 2
Composed during the Melbourne Summer Music Festival. Used this piece to apply for the Tanglewood Festival. There he met Leonard Bernstein at a composition masterclass. Tanglewood was the summer resort of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Publisher: Universal Editions. 18 pages.
Sonata : for piano - Opus 52, 2000 (File 18) - Folio-Box 2
Commissioned for Michael Kieran Harvey. Julian Yu. 44 pages.
Scintillation I : for piano, 1987 (File 19) - Folio-Box 2
Printed from the manuscript onto a postcard by Universal Editions. 14 pages.
Scintillation III : for flute and piano, 1987 (File 20) - Folio-Box 3
Composed at Heidelberg Road. Reviewed 1997. Publisher: Universal Editions. 9 pages.
The future of water : to the sea and rivers : for orchestra, 2001 (File 16) - Folio-Box 2
Commissioned by Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. First piece composed in Alphington. Julian Yu. 26 pages.
First Australian suite : for chamber orchestra, 1990 (File 21) - Folio-Box 3
Composed at Northcote. Publisher: Universal Editions. 52 pages.
Two Chinese folk songs : 1. Jasmine (SATB) ; 2. Feng Yang flower drum (SSATBB), 1998 (File 24) - Folio-Box 3
Julian Yu. 10 pages.
The possessed : a chamber opera in three acts, 2002 (File 25) - Folio-Box 3
Libretto by Glenn Perry after the novel, 'The Obsessed' by Liu Heng. Score by Julian Yu. 125 pages. Julian Yu and Glenn Perry.
Let me sing Sonya's lullaby : for flute, guitar, viola and double bass, 1991 (File 26) - Folio-Box 3
Publisher: Universal Editions. 14 pages.
Five images from Basho : for choir and zheng, 1993 (File 27) - Folio-Box 3
Composed at Thornbury. Julian Yu. Approximately 39 pages.
Reclaimed prefu II: for two pianos and choir, 1990 (File 28) - Folio-Box 3
Publisher: Universal Editions. Approximately 49 pages.
Passacaglissima : for flute, clarinet and string quartet, 1995 (File 31) - Folio-Box 3
Julian Yu. 47 pages.
Sol, do, la, re : for string quartet or string orchestra or other possible combinations, 1985 (File 32) - Folio-Box 3
Revised 2002. 11 pages.
Not a stream but an ocean : for orchestra, 2000 (File 33) - Folio-Box 4
Publisher: Universal Editions. 44 pages.
Alban Berg : Sonate opus 1 for orchestra, orchestrated by Julian Yu, 1982 (File 34) - Folio-Box 4
Revised 1989. 30 pages. Publisher: Universal Editions.
Concerto on Chinese themes : for clarinet and string orchestra, 2001 (File 35) - Folio-Box 4
Originally titled, Concertino on Chinese themes : for clarinet and string orchestra. Revised 2001. 30 pages. Publisher: Julian Yu.
Modest Mussorgsky : Pictures at an exhibition (图画展览会), for fifteen players or chamber orchestra, 2001 (File 36) - Folio-Box 4
A moderately modern rendition by immodest Julian Yu. 168 pages. Zen-On, Japan.
The Little Gecko : for narrator and orchestra, 2000 (File 37) - Folio-Box 4
Contains narration and picture of gecko. 51 pages. Publisher: Julian Yu.
Mini rhapsody on the Korean folk song "Arirang": for string orchestra, 1992 (File 38) - Folio-Box 4
Julian Yu. 7 pages
Sinfonia passacaglissima : for orchestra. Opus 35, 1995 (File 39) - Folio-Box 4
Publisher: Universal Editions. Approximately 155 pages.
Trio for piano, violin and cello, 1994 (File 29) - Folio-Box 3
Composed at Thornbury. Publisher: Universal Editions. 45 pages. Signed on verso 'Julian Yu 1994-10-28'.
Quartet for piano, violin, viola and cello, 1992 (File 30) - Folio-Box 3
Composed at Thornbury. Publisher: Universal Editions. 45 pages.
The lamentation of Micius for clarinet quintet, 1998 (File 41) - Folio-Box 4
Publisher: Universal Editions. 14 pages.
Pentatonicophilia : for flute, double bass and chamber ensemble. Opus 33, 1994 (File 42) - Folio-Box 4
Publisher: Universal Editions. 18 pages.
Atanos : for flute, clarinet and string trio. Opus 36, 1995 (File 43) - Folio-Box 4
On reverse of last page, "May this new child give pleasure to those who hear it." by Marion Gray 15 May 1995. Publisher: Universal Editions. 20 pages.
Let me sing Sonya's lullaby : for flute, guitar and violin. Opus 25A, 1996 (File 44) - Folio-Box 4
Publisher: Universal Editions. 14 pages.
Quartet for two marimbas, xylophone and timpani. Opus 28, 1992 (File 45) - Folio-Box 4
Publisher: Universal Editions. 20 pages.
Silent and alone : three songs for tenor and orchestra: voices with piano reduction, 2000 (File 46) - Folio-Box 4
Julian Yu. 14 pages.
Silent and alone : three songs for tenor and orchestra, 2000 (File 47) - Folio-Box 4
Julian Yu. 32 pages.
Lyrical concerto : for flute and orchestra, 1996 (File 48) - Folio-Box 5
Publisher: Universal Editions. 81 pages.
Fresh ghosts : an opera in seven scenes: Score, 1997 (File 49) - Folio-Box 5
Composed by Julian Yu. Libretto by Glenn Perry. Julian Yu. 151 pages.
Fresh ghosts : an opera in seven scenes : Voice with piano reduction, 1997 (File 50) - Folio-Box 5
Julian Yu. Approximately 115 pages.
Program for Fresh Ghosts : an opera in seven scenes presented by Chamber Made Opera, 27th November 1997 (Item 50.1) - Folio-Box 5
Chamber Made Opera presents the world premiere of Fresh Ghosts after a short story by Lu Xun, composed by Julian Yu, libretto by Glenn Perry, commissioned by Chamber Made Opera first performace 27 November 1997.
Ballade concertante: for zheng and orchestra, 1999 (File 51) - Folio-Box 5
Publisher: Universal Editions. 100 pages.
Suite for solo 'cello, 1993 (File 52) - Folio-Box 5
Later titled, 'Dovetailing: Suite for solo 'cello'. Published with other pieces in an album. Red House editions. 4 pages.
Scintillation II: for piano, 2 vibraphones and glockenspiel, 1987 (File 53) - Folio-Box 5
Publisher: Universal Editions. 9 pages.
Series 2. Chinese folk songs and art songs for soprano and orchestra, 1999-2000
Arranged and orchestrated by Julian Yu.
Series 3. Folk songs from Asia: for soprano and orchestra, 2001
Arranged and orchestrated by Julian Yu.
Series 4. Music manuscripts, 1974-2001
Universal = published by Universal Editions. Julian Yu = published independently or original.
Three Tartar folk Songs : for piano (塔塔儿族民歌主题钢琴小品) : 1. Balamisiken (1. 巴拉米斯肯); 2. Song of love(2. 情思); 3. Harvest time (3. 丰收的喜悦), 1980 (File 85) - Folio-Box 6
Julian Yu. 5 pages.
Canzone: for erhu, clarinet, cello and harp, 2001 (File 86) - Folio-Box 6
Generously commissioned by Elma and Robert Wilkie on the occaision of their silver wedding anniversary. Julian Yu. 33 pages.
Four pieces for wind quintet: 1. Augury; 2. Dread; 3. Footpath to the Tombs; 4. Exorcism, 1981 (File 87) - Folio-Box 6
Julian Yu. Written in Tokyo. 9 pages.
Sol, do, la, re: for string trio, 1981 (File 88) - Folio-Box 6
Julian Yu. Written in Tokyo. 29 pages.
Quintet for flute, clarinet, harp, violin and 'cello, 1981 (File 89) - Folio-Box 6
Julian Yu. Written in Tokyo. First performed at Tokyo College of Music, Japan, on 29 March 1982. 9 p.
Three haiku: for mezzo soprano and violoncello, 1987 (File 90) - Folio-Box 6
Julian Yu. Universal Editions. 7 pages
Concerto for marimba and small orchestra: arrangement for marimba and piano, 1996 (File 92) - Folio-Box 6
Julian Yu. Universal, 85 pages.
Yang Zhou (扬州), 1990? (File 94) - Folio-Box 6
Poem and music by Dynasty poet Jiang Bai-Sha, 1155-1251. Arranged by Julian Yu. Lyrics in Pinyin.
Ballad for Zheng and string orchestra, 1991 (File 95) - Folio-Box 6
Julian Yu. This piece was written for a student/amateur orchestra with limited performance technique. It can be performed by either a strong orchestra or string quintet. The zheng is a traditional Chinese plucked zither, usually with 20 strings and tuned to the pentatonic scale. 12 pages.
Yi (绎): for piano, 1982 (File 96) - Folio-Box 6
Music by Julian Yu (于京君 曲). Includes performance notes in Chinese.
Series 5. Digital carriers, 1974-2002
Julian Yu MS Acc23.[076] - TIFF scans of mss (manuscript music scores) in FB 1-6, copy 1, 1974-2002 (Item NLA.DMA000678) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 11
1 item, WD Elements SE, External hard disk driveHard drive containing digital copies of manuscript music scores by Julian Yu housed in Folio-Boxes 1-6.
Julian Yu MS Acc23.[076] - TIFF scans of mss (manuscript music scores) in FB 1-6, copy 2, 1974-2002 (Item NLA.DMA000679) - Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 11
1 item, WD Elements SE, External hard disk driveHard drive containing digital copies of manuscript music scores by Julian Yu housed in Folio-Boxes 1-6.