Commissioned by the ensemble Solidaire, which features flutist Jennifer Grim, cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, and percussionist Svet Stoyanov, and premiered in 2024 at University of Miami.

The piece is a six-movement suite, which is an ode to nature, specifically inspired by the environment of the Catskill Mountains in New York State.

The Six Movements directly use the six distinct, biologically significant stages of a tree's life in a temperate climate to structure her work. Each movement musically portrays the transition and state of the trees:

Bare: Representing the stark dormancy of winter.

Bud: Representing the swelling buds and the first signs of life in early spring.

Burst: Representing the rapid leaf-out and explosion of energy in spring.

Flower: Representing the reproductive, flourishing peak of early summer.

Fruit: Representing the slowdown of growth and the ripening of seeds/fruit in late summer/early autumn.

Fall: Representing the change of leaf color and the ultimate dropping of leaves as the tree prepares for winter.

Themes and Meaning
Prestini's work is known for blending modern harmonies with alluring melodies and often incorporating multimedia and environmental themes. For "The Six Seasons of Trees," the core meaning is two-fold:Environmental Tribute: It serves as a musical tribute to the biological cycle of nature, highlighting the subtle yet profound changes that happen over the course of a year, particularly in a landscape like the Catskills.The Cycle of Life: this annual cycle in nature—Bare, Bud, Burst, Flower, Fruit, Fall—also mirrors the stages of human life, family generations, and civilizations, lending the piece a deeply humanistic and philosophical dimension.