Flute Soloists Sir James Galway, Lady Jeanne Galway Offer Masterclass

Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway

Sir James Galway, one of the world’s preeminent flute soloists and a skilled interpreter of the classical flute repertoire, will share his wisdom and experience as he leads group exercises with masterclass participants on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Old Dominion Ballroom in Virginia Tech’s Squires Student Center. The event is open to both participants and general audience members. Lady Galway will work with younger flutists (ages 10 to 17) in a separate class held at the same time. Lady Galway is one of the world’s leading flute soloists and an accomplished chamber musician, touring regularly with her trio, Zephyr.

Sir Galway studied in London and Paris before embarking on an orchestral career and serving as solo flutist with the Berlin Philharmonic. He launched a solo career in 1975 and has since sold more than 30 million albums from a discography of more than 65 CDs, including a performance on the soundtrack to “Lord of the Rings.” He has performed with leading orchestras and conductors across the globe and has played for dignitaries, such as Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, President George H. W. Bush, and the Empress of Japan. Sir Galway has shared the stage with an array of entertainers, including Stevie Wonder, Henry Mancini, John Denver, Elton John, Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd, and Andrea Bocelli. He has been awarded numerous gold and platinum CDs and was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame in 2008. He has been honored twice by Queen Elizabeth II, and was knighted in 2001 for his services to music.

Solo performers at the event will include Azusa Inaba of Winchester who received a bachelor’s degree in music performance and music education from Virginia Tech’s Department of Music in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences in 2009 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in flute performance at Northwestern University; and Calen Gayle of Falls Church who holds a bachelor’s degree in religion and flute performance from Belmont University and is completing a master’s degree in music performance at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Auditions will be held to choose a third student performer from Virginia Tech’s Department of Music. The soloists will be accompanied by pianist Erica Ann Sipes, adjunct faculty member in Radford University’s Department of Music.

The cost for masterclass participants is $20 and $10 for general audience members. Payment will be accepted at the door beginning one hour prior to the class and only cash and personal checks will be accepted. Those interested in participating should contact Elizabeth Crone( mailto:[email protected]) to reserve a space.

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