James Galway
James Galway is an acclaimed Irish flautist, known for his virtuosic technique and charismatic performances. Born in 1939, Galway has enjoyed a successful career in both classical and popular music, becoming a household name through his collaborations and solo recordings. His rendition of Erik Satie's 'Trois Gymnopédies' with singer Cleo Laine in 1980 exemplifies his ability to blend classical music with contemporary styles, earning him accolades and a dedicated fan base.
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Recent news mentions
James Galway will be honoured in his native city for his extraordinary contribution to classical music.
Flautist James Galway to be honoured in native Belfast for ‘extraordinary contribution’ to music – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-15
James Galway worked with Cleo Laine as a flutist on various recordings.
Cleo Laine, Grammy-winning jazz singer and actor, dies at 97
New Zealand· 2025-07-25
In 1980, flautist James Galway collaborated with Cleo Laine to produce a version of Satie's Gymnopédies.
The eccentric 20th century French composer who coined the idea of ambient or background music – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
