The whispering forest murmurs set the mood for this enchanting tone poem.  A noble theme of sweeping beauty leads to a faster section where another theme provides the material for a set of starkly contrasting variations.  The formidable list of string effects include harmonics, glissandi, pizzicati, and tremolo. A solo quartet is also briefly featured.  Elements of the opening are cleverly alluded to at the end where the light of the crystal points to a cascading waterfall.  Players will love linking their imagination to the soundscapes in this work.