This 5-CD set contains one of the most extensive selections of Serenades for String Orchestra, a warm bath of lush, vibrant and soothing music, utterly romantic, atmospheric and beguiling, like the buzzing of a summer afternoon. Included are the famous string serenades by Tchaikovsky and Dvo??k, but also lesser known serenades by Suk, Kalinnikov, Gade, Jan??ek, Grieg, Elgar, Vaughan-Williams, Hindemith, Ghedini, Rota and Bart?k. The booklet contains descriptions of each work in English.