The Lyric Theatre Presents
Sir James Galway: Legacy Tour
Sir James Galway Legacy Tour
Featuring Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway
**LEGACY TOUR PROGRAM**
MOZART: Flute Quartet in D major, K. 285
DEBUSSY: Clair de Lune
FRANZ & KARL DOPPLER:
Rigoletto Fantasie for Two Flutes, Op. 38
BIZET/BORNE: Carmen Fantasy
arr. James Galway
Intermission
GOSSEC: Tambourin
M MARAIS: Le Basque
HAMILTON HARTY: In Ireland Fantasy
D OVERTON: 3 Irish Folk Songs:
Spinning Wheel
She moved through the fair
The Star of the County Down
CLAUDE BOLLING: Irlandaise Fugace Music from Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano
HENRY MANCINI:
Pennywhistle Jig
Baby Elephant Walk
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Sir James Galway, flute
Lady Jeanne Galway, flute
Michael McHale, piano
Arianna Warsaw-Fan, violin I
Laura Lutzke, violin II
Philip Kramp, viola
Meta Weiss, cello
About Sir James Galway...
The living legend of the flute, Sir James Galway is regarded as both the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal crosses all musical boundaries. Sir James has made himself a modern musical master whose virtuosity on the flute is equalled only by his limitless ambitions and vision. Through his extensive touring, over 30 million albums sold and his frequent international television appearances, Sir James has endeared himself to millions worldwide and is a tireless promoter of the arts.
One of the busiest men in classical music, the 2012/13 season sees Galway appearing all over the world in concert – opening the season with concerts with the Grammy award winning Emerson String Quartet in Ireland and Italy; a tour of the UK with the Orchestra of St. John’s, and onto China for a collaboration with guitarist Xuefei Yang, including concerto performances at the Beijing Festival and in Hong Kong. Another highlight will be a New Year’s Eve televised concert with the NY Philharmonic “Live from the Lincoln Centre”.
European engagements include a tour of Italy, Switzerland and South America; concerts in Russia with Yuri Bashmet and the Moscow Soloists. Following this will be ‘The Legacy Tour’ with Sir James and friends, stopping at major cities throughout the US, including New York, Boston, Washington DC and Los Angeles. Read more on Sir Galway...
About Lady Galway...
An accomplished flutist, Lady Jeanne Galway continues to grace the international platforms with her virtuosity. One of the leading female flute soloists of the decade, Lady Galway brings to the audience her unique style and elegance. Her touring schedule regularly takes her to many of the major cities in the U.S. to perform as soloist with orchestras such as Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Denver and the National Symphony. Internationally, she has appeared in the cultural capitals of the world including London, New York, Milan, Rome, Vienna, Salzburg, Zurich, Dublin, Belfast, Tokyo, Beijing and Singapore.
Appearing regularly as the premiere flute duo partner with her husband Sir James Galway, the two delight audiences and bring a rare freshness to the platform, unique in the music world. The 2012/13 season sees Lady Galway joining her husband in performances right around the globe opening the season with a tour the UK with the Orchestra of St. John’s and onto China for a performance with the Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra & Masterclass in Shanghai. Other engagements include a tour of Italy, Switzerland & South America. Following this, she will join her husband on his Legacy Tour, stopping at major cities throughout the US, including New York, Boston, Washington DC and Los Angeles. Read more on Lady Galway...
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