Jeanne Galway
American flutist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jeanne, Lady Galway (née Cinnante; born October 8, 1955) is an American-born concert flutist who lives in Switzerland. She is married to Irish flutist Sir James Galway. They often tour as a pair.
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Jeanne and James Galway performing at the 2007 New Year's Eve concert at Culture and Convention Centre, Lucerne | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 8, 1955 Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Flutist |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | RCA Victor, Crossbow Krantz |
| Website | jeannegalway |
Biography
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Jeanne Cinnante was born and raised in and around Long Island, New York.[1] She started playing the flute when she was 10 and said she had to purchase her own flutes with babysitting money.[2][3] She graduated in 1973 from John Glenn High School in Elwood, Suffolk County, New York, then attended Mannes College of Music in New York City.[2][4]
She met James Galway in 1982 and they dated for two years before marrying in 1984.[5] She did not perform between 1984 and 1992 due to the stress of traveling and supporting her husband on tour, and managing his business affairs.[2][5] They now travel and perform together.[6][7][8] In addition to performing with her husband, she sometimes performs as a solo artist or as part of the trio Zephyr (with pianist Jonathan Feldman and cellist Darrett Adkins).[2][9] She teaches and actively supports music education.[5]
In 2008, Irish America magazine awarded James and Jeanne Galway the "Spirit of Ireland" award in recognition of their roles as musical ambassadors.[9][10]
James and Jeanne Galway live in Lucerne, Switzerland.[11] She performs on an 18 carat, James Galway-edition gold Nagahara flute.[9] Her husband no longer performs with anyone else.[12]
Discography
- "My Magic Flute" with James Galway and Sinfonia Varsovia
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