Fauré 's well -known romantic, melancholy melody can now be played in a fresh arrangement for oboe and piano. This well -score setting of the Faure work is written for oboe with piano accompaniment. Featuring a romantic, somewhatmelancholy melody played at a moderate tempo and accompanied by attractive harmonies, the piece was originally written for a concert of light music. The composer described the piece as'elegant, but not particularlyimposing. ' - -The Instrumentalist