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James Galway

James Galway gained fame as one of Ireland's most popular flutists in the late '70s.
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Album Highlights

  • The Very Best of James Galway
    James Galway
    The Very Best of James …
  • The Magic Flute of James Galway
    James Galway
    The Magic Flute of Jame …
  • Man with the Golden Flute
    James Galway
    Man with the Golden Flu …
  • Hommage À Rampal
    James Galway / Jeanne G …
    Hommage À Rampal
  • C.P.E. Bach: 3 Concertos
    James Galway / Jörg Fae …
    C.P.E. Bach: 3 Concerto …
  • Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
    James Galway / I Solist …
    Vivaldi: The Four Seaso …
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Composition Highlights

Title Year Avg. Duration Genre
Up and About 03:37 Chamber Music
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James Galway
photo credit: Harris Welles

James Galway - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2020s

Musical Period

20th Century

Born

December 8, 1939 in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Genre

Classical Easy Listening International New Age

Styles

Classical Crossover Concerto Instrumental Pop Contemporary Instrumental Celtic Celtic Pop Chamber Music Classical Pop

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James Galway
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