Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) wrote at the age of 74 what some consider the best of his nine serenades. The Serenade in G minor, Op. 242 is in six movements, each of a unique character: I. Marcia, II. Arioso, III. Scherzo, IV. Cavatina, V. Fughetta giojosa, and VI. Finale. The work premiered on November 10, 1898 in Leipzig by the Gewandhaus Orchestra, Arthur Nikisch conducting. A count of 8-8-5-5-5 strings are included in the set.