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Live in Studio 4A
Our showcase for artists invited to perform on the program and talk about their music
The PT 50
Our list of 50 essential classical CDs
Piano Puzzlers
Bruce Adolphe's "name that composer" piano quiz
 
 
 
Live in Studio 4A
Sir James and Jeanne Galway
Sir James Galway With golden flutes in hand, the world's most famous flutist, Sir James Galway, and his wife Jeanne, stopped into Studio 4A for a mini perf-chat. About ten years ago, Sir James believed he would retire at age 60. He's reached that age and is feeling and playing better than ever.
Needless to say, retirement is nowhere in the near future for Sir James.

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Selected Program Audio Excerpts

The Musicians

Sir James Galway
Knight and conductor
Sir James recounts the event of his knighthood in June of 2001 and his recent experiences as a conductor

Jeanne on Sir James
Jeanne tells the story of how she and James met

Sir James reflects
on how he feels better today than he did 10 years ago


The Music

Jeanne Galway
Telemann: Sonata in A for Two Flutes: Sicilenne

 
Schultz: Sonata for Two Flutes, Mvts. 1 & 2

 
Traditional Irish: "Carrickfergus" ("Fergus' Rock")


Related Links

  • James Galway's Web site

  • James Galway discography

  • Zephyr Trio -- Jeanne's ensemble

  • flutewise.com

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