Serenade for Kristin - Oboe and Piano

The Serenade's plaintive introduction is answered by a folk-like melody that unfolds sweetly and delicately. This melody gives way to a dance that gently hints at a kind of neo-Renaissance style. Ancient and modern influences intermingle - rhythms and cadences harken to the past - while constantly shifting harmonies suggest a modern-day spirit.

The dance slowly grows in energy until it bursts into a vibrant expression of joy. Then the energy recedes as the work closes with a return of the delicate opening melody.