The composer states: As I began this piece it was as though I were entering a dream. The music was atmospheric undefined and somewhat disorienting. Gradually the material became more focused but just in time to switch to a very different--though related--sound world which became the second movement. The overall poignancy varied sound worlds and dramatic shape of the music suggested the title. Instrumentation: piccolo flute I flute II oboe clarinet in Eb clarinet in Bb I clarinet in Bb II clarinet in Bb III bass clarinet in Bb bassoon alto saxophone in Eb I alto saxophone in Eb II tenor saxophone in Bb baritone saxophone in Eb trumpet in Bb
