This evocative and lush piece in Romantic style begins with an introduction in cadenza style, marked molto rubato. Imagine a flute and lute being heard along the river Nile. The technical challenges in the main body of the piece are triplets against duplets, melodic use of octaves, and an arpeggiated accompaniment. Harmonic tension/release and melodic minor scales create an exotic atmosphere. Explore opportunities to alter tone color on the dialogue between octaves and single-note passages.