The original work was composed for clarinet and piano. It was dedicated to Anton Dressler, an excellent clarinetist and friend of Rosenblatt. In this fantasy, Bizet's most famous themes are adorned with jazz harmonies and rhythms. During this period, Rosenblatt was very enthusiastic about creating virtuosic works for clarinet and for two pianos. He passionately told the author, "It is the masterpiece among my two-piano works, though extremely difficult to perform. However, it is the most wonderful piece we have played as a duo, and one that holds deep personal significance for us." Shinkin echoed the same sentiment. It is a work of profound depth.