Serenade for Kristin was commissioned by my dear friend and colleague, conductor H Robert Reynolds, for his wife, Kristin Reynolds, in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. Reynolds asked that I compose a “love song” for Kristin, not only as a gift to commemorate this milestone in their lives, but as something that she herself could perform publicly. (Kristin is an accomplished oboist).

What began as a “love song” evolved into something more. The introduction is somewhat unsettle...