A benchmark for the medium and the hit of the 2004 ICA Clarinet-Fest in Maryland. This kaleidoscopic piece exploits the entire clarinet family in every conceivable colour and mood; lyrical, violent, joyous, strident, vibrant, tranquil or grotesque. To put this brilliant work within reach of as many ensembles as possible, it is sensibly cross cued with alternatives to some of the rarer members of the clarinet family. If you've got them, though. . . . .