Sir James Galway
Sir James Galway im Gespräch mit Jürgen Franz
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The living legend of the flute, Sir James Galway is regarded as the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire. Through his extensive touring, over 30 million albums sold, Sir James has endeared himself to millions worldwide.
Belfast born, Sir James studied in London & Paris before embarking on his prestigious orchestral career with, Sadlers Wells & Royal Covent Garden, The BBC, Royal Philharmonic & London Symphony Orchestra, and then solo flautist with the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert von Karajan.
Since launching his successful career as a soloist in 1975, he has performed with the world’s leading orchestras and most prestigious conductors and sharing the stage with an amazing array of entertainers.
Alongside his busy performing schedule he makes time to share his wisdom and experience with the young through the educational programmes at his Galway Flute Academy www.galwayfluteacademy.com
He has performed for numerous dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II; Pope John Paul II, Presidents Clinton & Bush Snr & Jnr; HRH Prince Charles, HRH The Princess Royal, The Empress of Japan, Princess Diana & President Peres.
Sir James continues commissioning new works for the flute, publishing articles, flute studies and books including a publishing collaboration with Southern Music.
He also devotes much of his free time supporting charitable organizations such as SOS, CLIC Sargent, Future Talent, Youth Music (UK) and UNICEF.
Among the many honors and awards for his musical achievements are; the Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award; Classic Brits & Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award; induction into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center Gold Medal in the Arts. Most recently he received Honorary Doctorate of Music at the University of Miami.
Sir James received an OBE in 1979 & Knighthood in 2001 from HRH Queen Elizabeth II.