This piece is dedicated "In memoriam Eric Turner".

Sir Eric Turner was a lifelong friend of the composer. He was Professor of Papyrology in the University of London. He died in October 1983, after many happy years of retirement in Fortrose.

At his funeral in 1983 St. Andrew's Church, Fortrose.

Also played at Professor Turner's Memorial Service on 26.10.83 in University Church of Christ the King, WC1.