Pleasantries for Oboe, Cello, and Piano is a set of twelve movements, each a congenial conversation between three friends. There is much dialogue and counterpoint between the instruments, and each player has much of importance to contribute. Contrasting melodies, accompaniments, styles, and national traditions result in highly varied pieces.

The descriptive titles suggest they are "easy listening" pieces. Technically challenging areas are set in the context of a polite, mellifluous atmosphere. Overall, Pleasantries is of moderate difficulty.

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Movement titles are:

1	Moto Perpetuo

2	Con Eleganza

3	Inelegant Rondo

4	Ballade

5	Twelve Tones

6	A Sprightly Tune

7	A Bit Melancholy

8	Winsome Waltz

9	Hispania

10	Folk Dance

11	Folk Dance with a Touch of Oriental

12	Celebration