Conceived as a connecting link for orchestra alone between Lutoslawski's Partita and Chain 2, both for orchestra and solo violin. It can, however, be played independently.
First performed as part of a sequenceofmovements in Munich in January 1990 by Anne-Sophie Mutter with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer. Commissioned by, and dedicated to, Paul Sacher.
- ISBN: 9780711938113 (0711938113)