Schott presents here, for the first time in publication, the pieces that Hans Werner Henze wrote in honor of birthdays or as tributes to friends and colleagues. Each one is a true gem, crafted with artistry, affection, and often joy; they reveal Henze, composer of symphonic and operatic works, as a master of the short form. These unique miniatures were long reserved for their dedicatees. Performers can now discover these precious works—until now hidden—from the pen of Hans Werner Henze.