Eight poems by Alexander McCall Smith set to music by Tom Cunningham to celebrate the launch of the book "A Work of Beauty" containing the photos which inspired each song. First performed 14th December 2014, The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. A ninth song was added for performances in 2021.
Originally for two singers but can be adapted for one singer and transposed to the desired range.
1. The Gym Lesson photo score audio
2. Edinburgh in Winter photo score audio (optional score in lower key)
3. The Uppies and the Doonies photo score audio
4. Unfinished Dream photo score audio (optional baritone score)
5. The State Processes photo score audio
6. Hutton and Higgs photo score audio (optional score in lower key)
7. In Candlemaker Row photo score audio (optional soprano score)
8. Jenners Tea Room photo score audio (optional baritone score)
A new song added in order to finish with a duet:
9. Friends Together photo, score in G, audio in G, score in F, audio in F.