The work consists of four movements, all of them falling into established Viennese Classical patterns but having the young composer's distinctively sharper edge. It owes a good deal to Mozart's well-known wind serenades. The work begins with an Adagio introduction in 4/4 time, followed by a vigorous triple-meter Allegro. Next comes a reflective Adagio and the third movement is a characteristic Viennese Minuet, marked Quasi allegretto, followed by a bracing, effervescent Rondo finale, marked Allegro. This is an arrangement for flute ensemble (3 divisi parts + 1 single part) that needs at least 3 c-flute players, 2 alto flute players and 2 bass flute players + 1 contrabass flute player.