The Baptism of Adam Smith
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Status: Active Music Category: General Repertoire Music Style: Other Part of public repertoire? Yes Composer: John Gourlay Introduction: In 2023 John Gourlay, a member of the orchestra, was commissioned by Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust and Fife Council to write a piece to commemorate the birth of the philosopher Adam Smith.
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- In 2023 John Gourlay, a member of the orchestra, was commissioned by Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust and Fife Council to write a piece to commemorate the birth of the philosopher Adam Smith. Adam Smith was baptised in June 1723 in the Old Kirk which is now the home of Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society. The first performance of The Baptism of Adam Smith was in October 2023 and it was then nominated for an award by Making Music, the umbrella organisation for leisure-time music groups, and was the joint winner in the category Best Music Creator for a Leisure-time Music Group 2024.
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- Public demos
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October 2023
