This charming work in four movements was requested of Charles Gounod by a Parisian wind ensemble called Societe de Musique Pout Instruments a Vent, led by famed flautist Paul Taffanel. Written for flute, two oboes, two clarinets, two horns, and two bassoons, the work premiered in Paris on April 30th, 1885.
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