Piano Concerto No. 2: Study Score

The work features a unique blend of styles across three movements for strings, originally composed as a ballet score. The first movement, "cumnock fair," explores a range of emotions through 18th-century dance melodies, while "shambards" interweaves traditional Scottish folk influences with elements from Donizetti's opera. The final movement, "shamnation," combines a driving piano rhythm with a fast reel, showcasing Scottish themes in a traditional eight-bar structure. This composition captures a rich tapestry of moods, from playful to haunting.