"As fine and fluent a flautist as the world affords." - The Washington Post
"James Galway is more than a flute-player, he is the world's only flute personality." - Newsday
Celebrate the 80th birthday of the world's most recognizable classical flautist, Sir James Galway. Globally renowned as the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire, Sir James Galway is a consummate performer whose appeal transcends all musical boundaries. Joined by his wife, renowned flautist Lady Jeanne Galway, this magical evening features a wide-range of musical favorites.
Program Items
Francis Poulenc
Flute Sonata, FP 164
Allegretto malincolico
Cantilena: Assez lent
Presto giocoso
Gabriel Fauré
Fantaisie, Op. 79
Andantino
Allegro
Cécile Chaminade
Flute Concertino in D major, Op. 107
D. Overton
Irish Folk Songs:
Spinning Wheel
She Moved Through the Fair
The Star of the County Down
Performers
Sir James Galway
flute
Lady Jeanne Galway
flute
Michael McHale
piano