Piazzolla composed Oblivion in 1982 for Mario Bellocchio’s film Enrico IV (1984). The protagonist is an actor who suffers a fall and upon regaining consciousness assumes the identity of the character that he was playing, Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor. Part 1 - Soprano Sax (alt. Flute, Alto Flute parts provided) Part 2 - Clarinet in B♭ (alt. A part provided) Part 3 - Bassoon