James Galway
Sir James Galway OBE (born 8 December 1939) is an Irish virtuoso flute player from Belfast, nicknamed "The Man with the Golden Flute". After several years working as an orchestral musician, he established an international career as a solo flute player. In 2005, he received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music at the Classic Brit Awards.
James Galway OBE | |
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Galway in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 8 December 1939 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Classical, Celtic, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Flutist |
| Years active | 1950s–present |
| Labels | RCA Red Seal, Deutsche Grammophon/Universal Classics |
| Spouse(s) | 3rd wife, Jeanne, Lady Galway (née Cinnante) |
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