Fragment is an adaption of a piano duet originally composed to commemorate the retirement occasion of the composer's first piano teacher, Peter Williams. At the time of its composition, Psathas was engaged in writing his double concerto for percussion, piano and orchestra, View From Olympus (PE073), and in mood and musical material, Fragment is related to the second movement of that work. One of a few Psathas works suitable for performance by young players, it is a simple and tranqil meditation in which gently pulsing chords provide hushed support for a delicate melody.