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The great Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell, who established the nature of light and laid the foundations for much of modern physics, came from a glitteringly talented family. His great-great-grandfather was Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, lawyer and judge, architect and landscape gardener, and accomplished composer who studied in Italy under Corelli.
Composer and music historian John Purser, creator of BBC Radio Scotland’s acclaimed series Scotland’s Music, introduces some of his music and tells the story of a man whose life and work aptly expressed the character of the Scottish Enlightenment.
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Featured Music
Samples from “Documentary” and “The Trip Home” from the album “Deltapodus” by Zerøbeat – available on Bandcamp zerobeat2020.bandcamp.com
Reproduced with permission from the artist.
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The great Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell, who established the nature of light and laid the foundations for much of modern physics, came from a glitteringly talented family. His great-great-grandfather was Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, lawyer and judge, architect and landscape gardener, and accomplished composer who studied in Italy under Corelli.
Composer and music historian John Purser, creator of BBC Radio Scotland’s acclaimed series Scotland’s Music, introduces some of his music and tells the story of a man whose life and work aptly expressed the character of the Scottish Enlightenment.
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Your feedback is much appreciated. Here is a form to send to us.
oisf.org/visitor-feedback-2021
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Featured Music
Samples from “Documentary” and “The Trip Home” from the album “Deltapodus” by Zerøbeat – available on Bandcamp zerobeat2020.bandcamp.com
Reproduced with permission from the artist.
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Donations
All the events in this year’s Festival are free of charge. If you are enjoying our online sessions, please consider supporting the Festival with a donation. Click the link below to donate and we thank you sincerely for your support.
paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=orkneyscience%40gmail.com&item_name=To+help+covering+the+cost+of+this+year's+Orkney+International+Science+Festival¤cy_code=GBP&source=url
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More Information
For more information about this and other events please visit our website on oisf.org
