This is a remarkable example of a composition over the 12 tones and Webern himself commented upon his composition as: I had the feeling that when all twelve notes had been played, the piece was over.
Complete recording by Bertoglio, C..
| Variation I - Sehr Mässig | 1:48 |
| Variation II - Sehr Schnell | 0:35 |
| Variation III - Ruhig fliessend | 3:36 |
Complete recording by Francois de Larrard
| Variation I - Sehr Massig | 2:04 |
| Variation II - Sehr Schnell | 1:16 |
| Variation III - Ruhig fliessend | 3:24 |
