James Galway
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Summary
James Galway is a human[1]. His place of birth was Belfast[2]. He was born on December 8, 1939[3]. He worked as a concert flutist[4], conductor[5], classical flautist[6], flautist[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,746 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Belfast[2].
- James Galway was born on December 8, 1939[3].
- James Galway was born on August 12, 1939[10].
- James Galway held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- James Galway worked as a concert flutist[4].
- James Galway worked as a conductor[5].
- James Galway worked as a classical flautist[6].
- James Galway's professions included flautist[7].
- James Galway worked as an editor[8].
- James Galway worked as a music arranger[12].
- James Galway was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[13].
- James Galway's education included a stint at Guildhall School of Music and Drama[14].
- James Galway was educated at Royal College of Music[15].
- James Galway received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
- James Galway received the Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[17].
- James Galway received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[18].
- James Galway received the Classic Brit Awards[19].
- James Galway received the honorary Master of Arts[20].
- James Galway was a member of Berlin Philharmonic[21].
- James Galway is recorded as male[22].
- James Galway's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- James Galway's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[24].
- James Galway's genre is classical music[25].
- James Galway's record label is recorded as RCA Red Seal[26].
- James Galway's Commons category is recorded as James Galway[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1939-12-08[30]
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Genre(s): classical[31]
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Community tags: classical, flute, flutist, northern irish, uk[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 84045b93-beb0-4bc8-a855-93266ec6bbdc[33]
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Origins and Family
James Galway's place of birth was Belfast[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 8, 1939[3] and August 12, 1939[10].
Education
Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[13], a grande école[34], in France[35], founded in 1795[36], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[37]; Guildhall School of Music and Drama[14], a college of music[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1880[40], headquartered in London[41]; and Royal College of Music[15], a conservatory[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1882[44], headquartered in London[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include concert flutist[4], conductor[5], classical flautist[6], flautist[7], editor[8], and music arranger[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[17]; honorary doctor of the University of Miami[18], an award[48], in United States[49]; Classic Brit Awards[19], a group of awards[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 2000[52]; and honorary Master of Arts[20], an award[53], in United Kingdom[54].
Why It Matters
James Galway ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,746 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was James Galway born?
James Galway was born in Belfast[2].
What did James Galway do for work?
James Galway worked as concert flutist[4], conductor[5], classical flautist[6], flautist[7], and editor[8].
Where did James Galway go to school?
James Galway was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[13], Guildhall School of Music and Drama[14], and Royal College of Music[15].
What awards did James Galway receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[17], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[18], and Classic Brit Awards[19].