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James Galway

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Irish flute player

United KingdomMusiciansBorn 1939 · age 86
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Sir James Galway 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.

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Galway and his wife Jeanne at the 2007 New Year's Eve concert at Culture and Convention Centre, LucerneGalway and his wife Jeanne at the 2007 New Year's Eve concert at Culture and Convention Centre, Lucerne

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Awards 5

2018honorary doctor of the University of Miami
2014Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement
1979honorary Master of Arts
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Classic Brit Awards

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Peter JamesAlso won honorary Master of ArtsAlfred BrendelAlso won Gramophone Award for Lifetime AchievementSimon RattleAlso won Classic Brit AwardsCharles F. KetteringAlso won honorary doctor of the University of MiamiJames E. WebbAlso won honorary doctor of the University of MiamiVictoria de los ÁngelesAlso won Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement

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Sir James Galway 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.

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1939 · age 86
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25 languages

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