The Water-Horse Suite (for guitar solo)

The WATER-HORSE SUITE, for solo guitar, Inspired by “The Water-Horse of Barra” – a Scottish folktale as told by Winifred Finlay. Commissioned by and dedicated to Scottish guitarist Stewart Kelly.

1. Barra – “Once upon a time…”
2. The Loch – “Every morning”
3. The Girl (Scottish Air) – ‘Love Theme’
4. The Farm – “A Year and a Day”
5. Tír na nÓg – “The Land of Youth”
6. The Cuckoo and the Trip – “The cuckoo sings over Barra”
7. The Wise Man – “…and the potion”
8. The Water-Horse (Finale) – “…and there they lived happily for many a long year”

• Premiere: August 2025 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
• Recording: Featured on the upcoming album „To & From Scotland”, showcasing works by composers from around the world and Scotland.