James Galway is an Irish flute player who was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on December 8, 1939. He is known for his mastery of both classical and popular music, and has released over forty albums since 1979. He is considered one of the most successful flutists of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $20 million (2024)
About
Irish flute player of both classical and popular music who has released more than forty albums since 1979.
Before Fame
After he moved to London as a teenager to pursue a career as a flautist, he studied music at the Paris Conservatoire.
Trivia
He performed on the Academy Award-winning soundtracks of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy, composed by Howard Shore.
Family Life
He married Claire LeBastard, then Annie Renggli on May 2, 1972, and then Jeanne Cinnante Galway on September 9, 1984.
Associated With
He followed the footsteps of Jean-Pierre Rampal and became one of the first flute players to establish an international career as a soloist.