Event Details

A' Adam's Bairns

Tuesday 22nd January 2008, 8.00pm

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall : Strathclyde Suite

Please Note: This event is now past.

A launch concert masterminded by musical arranger and producer Dr Fred Freeman, A' Adam's Bairns draws on his collaborative education project with National Library of Scotland, commemorating 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade.

Blending songs and light narrative the show explores Scotland's history as a multicultural society struggling to maintain its egalitarian values.

A star-studded line-up of singers includes Rod Paterson, Tich Frier, Nick Keir, Steve Byrne, John Morran, Ross Kennedy, Dave Taylor, Emily Smith, Wendy Weatherby and Gillian McDonald accompanied by Sandy Brechin, Aaron Jones, Frank McLaughlin, Stevie Lawrence, Richard Werner and Chris Agnew.

Commentary by Fred Freeman.

Please Note: Russell's House will be performing before A' Adam's Bairns.