The work, by Michael Nyman, is paired with The Protecting Veil by John Tavener featuring Josephine Knight on the cello.

4, which in turn was based on the solo violin work, by Yamamoto Perpetuo.

The title is derived from the name of the town of Stevenage, where the Sinfonia moved in 1997.

The Anglo-Saxon name of the town, "Sithenaece" means "Strong on Oaks."

He dedicated the work to Simon Jeffes, founder of the Penguin Café Orchestra, and a friend and colleague.