These 15 recital pieces in simple song form tie in with Metelka's technically less demanding piano cycle Little Virtuoso. The individual compositions in the collection are characterized by his unmistakable tonally anchored melodic style, enriched with many unusual harmonies and colors which underline the slightly melancholic and mysterious character of these nocturnal pieces. The playful illustrations by Andrea Tachezy reflect these moods in an imaginative and charming way.

Although not necessarily a predetermined cycle, these atmospheric character pieces with their programmatic titles tell a kind of fairy tale that culminates in the magical final composition The Secret Garden.