A ballet in five movements for orchestra was commissioned by The Royal Opera House, for Sir Kenneth MacMillan and The Royal Ballet. The first performance was given at The Royal Opera House on 19th March 1992.

Scoring 4 Flutes; 2 Oboes; Cor Anglais; 2 Clarinets in Bflat(2nd doubling Clarinet in E Flat); Bass Clarinet in Bflat; 2 Bassoons; Contra Bassoon; 4 Horns in F; 4 Trumpets in C; 2 Trombones; 1 Bass Trombone; Tuba; Harp; Celesta; Timpani; Soprano Steel Pan; Percussion; Strings.