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Birth name | James Galway |
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Born | (1939-12-08) 8 December 1939 (age 85) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
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Genres | Classical, Celtic, Pop |
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Occupation(s) | Flute player |
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Instruments | Flute, Tin whistle |
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Years active | 1950s–present |
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Labels | RCA Red Seal |
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Sir James Galway (born 8 December 1939) is an Irish virtuoso flute player from Belfast, nicknamed "The Man with the Golden Flute". 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.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Italian Flute Concertos (1993)
References