Dedicated to F. Lévy, the piece evokes the mood of an evening serenade—warm, expressive, and gently ornamented. Enoch plate 1055.
In “How to Play My Best Known Pieces,” Chaminade described Sérénade as requiring a pianist capable of producing a wide variety of tone colors and possessing refined pedal technique. Although technically accessible, the work demands careful shaping of each phrase, a clearly projected melody, and subtle use of both pedals to create a smooth, flowing sonority. She emphasized that the entire piece should remain sweet and expressive, “made to sail” through the carefully studied employment of the pedals. While the preceding work in the collection conveys gentle warmth and expressive simplicity, Sérénade sparkles with rhythmic charm and elegant ornamentation. (Chaminade, Cécile. “How to Play My Best Known Pieces.” The Etude 26 [December 1908]: 759–760.)

Transcriptions
Piano four hands by Charles Steiger in 1897 (Enoch 3323)
Easy piano:
Violin and piano: by Jules Cottin (Enoch 2671)
Mandolin and piano: by Jules Cottin
Two mandolins, and mandolin and guitar by Jules Cottin in 1899
Orchestra: by Victor Charmettes in 1923 (Enoch plate 8251)
String quintet with piano conductor by Victor Charmettes in 1923