‘Pastorale [pastoral]. A literary, dramatic or musical genre that depicts the characters and scenes of rural life or is expressive of its atmosphere.’ (New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians) This piece aims to critique and subvert the genre by contrasting lyricism with a more violently assertive element. It exists in a variety of versions and instrumental arrangements, of which the first performed was Pastorale I for clarinet, violin, viola and piano premiered at Joseph Parry Hall, Aberystwyth University (Musicfest), 30 July 1999. The following versions are also available from Composers Edition: Pastorale: clarinet in Bb, violin, cello and piano (score) ce-bi1p2 Pastorale I: clarinet in Bb, violin, viola and piano (score and parts) ce-bi1p3 Pastorale VI: clarinet in Bb, cello and percussion (one player)1 (score and parts) ce-bi1p6 Pastorale V: clarinet in A/bass clarinet, percussion (two players)2 ce-bi1p5