James Galway
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Sir James Galway OBE (born 8 December 1939) is an Irish[1][2] virtuoso flautist from Belfast, nicknamed "The Man with the Golden Flute".[3] 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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Born | (1939-12-08) 8 December 1939 (age 84) 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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