James Galway
Flute Player

James Galway Net Worth

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

Birth Day December 8, 1939
Birth Place Belfast, Northern Ireland
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 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.

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