For soprano, clarinet, percussion, cello, bass & piano. Text by the composer. First Printing. Commissioned by Carnegie Hall for Audra McDonald as part of a new cycle The Seven Deadly Sins (also featuring compositions contributed by Michael John La Chiusa, Stephen Flaherty, Ricky Ian Gordon and others). Premiered on June 2, 2004 at Zankel Hall, New York. Score, 16 p. and parts.