A Serenade for Six is a virtuoso three movement work for mixed chamber ensemble that takes advantage of the performers’ skill and artistry not only as soloists, but in their ensemble playing as well; the instrumental resources also present the opportunity to explore the virtually infinite possibilities for instrumental color and dramatic contrast offered by a mixed ensemble of winds, strings, piano and percussion. Commissioned in 1993 by the New York New Music Ensemble, it was recorded in 1997 by New Millennium Ensemble, with Tara Helen O’Connor (flute), Marianne Gythfeldt (clarinet and bass clarinet), Sunghae Anna Lim (violin), Gregory Hesselink (cello), Margaret Kampmeier (piano), and John Ferrari (percussion).