Sir James Galway

Sir James Galway

Commandeur de l’ordre des arts et des lettres (2018)
KBE: Knighthood for Services to Music (2001)
OBE: Officer of the British Empire (1977)

Churchill Award for Services to Music
Classic BRITS Lifetime Achievement Award
GRAMMY President’s Merit Award
Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award
The Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame
Kennedy Center Gold Medal in the Arts

“A true classical music superstar”

Gramophone Magazine

Videos

Sir James Galway: Living Legend of the Flute

Chaminade Concertino, Op.107 | Sir James Galway

Gossec Tambourin | Sir James Galway

James Galway at the BBC

Marais Le Basque | Sir James Galway

About

Globally renowned as the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire, Sir James Galway is a consummate performer whose appeal transcends all musical boundaries. With over 30 million of his 97 recordings sold worldwide, extensive international touring, frequent television appearances, tireless promotion of the arts, and his passionate work in music education, Galway has been a household name for decades.

Alexandra Knight handled Sir James Galway’s busy performance career and worldwide general management in previous years, and Knight Classical now works closely with the world’s most legendary flute player and his wife, Lady Galway, on devising and producing a number of special projects and events.

In addition, the Knight Classical team have produced a popular profile film – Sir James Galway: Living Legend of the Flute – alongside a collection of live performance videos.

Sir James’ uniquely expressive interpretations of the flute literature span an extensive range of genres, from classical masterworks to high-profile commissions, and provide the benchmark standard for all modern flautists.  He has also collaborated on film soundtracks such as The Lord of the Rings, and partnered such popular artists as Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell and Sir Elton John.  The diversity of Galway’s repertoire reflects his impressive musical range, and has served to establish him as an artist of the very highest stature.

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