Globally renowned as the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire, 詹姆斯·高威爵士 is a consummate performer whose appeal transcends all musical boundaries.
全球唱片销量超过3000万张, 广泛的国际巡演, 频繁在电视上露面, tireless promotion of the arts 和 his passionate work in music education, 几十年来，戈尔韦一直是一个家喻户晓的名字. His uniquely expressive interpretations of the flute literature span an extensive range of genres, 从经典的杰作到高调的委托, 和 provide the benchmark st和ard for all modern flautists. He has also collaborated on film soundtracks such as The Lord of the Rings, 并与史蒂夫·汪达等著名艺术家合作, 雷·查尔斯, 乔妮·米切尔和埃尔顿·约翰爵士. The diversity of Galway’s repertoire reflects his impressive musical range, 和 has served to establish him as an artist of the very highest stature.
A native of Northern 爱尔兰, Galway began his flute studies in Belfast. 16岁的时候, he was awarded a scholarship to the Royal College of Music, followed by studies at the Guildhall School of Music 和 Paris Conservatoire. 21岁的时候, he embarked on his orchestral career in London’s major opera 和 symphonic orchestras. He took up the coveted position of solo flautist with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Herbert von Karajan in 1969, before becoming one of the very first flautists to establish an international solo career in 1975. 他名下有98张唱片, having enjoyed recording contracts with Sony Classics 和 Deutsche Grammophon 和 most recently the RTE Label, 他录制了比尔·惠兰的《newbb电子》.
他保持着繁忙的国际巡演日程, continuing to appear at major venues 和 festivals with many of the world’s top orchestras 和 conductors. Upcoming highlights for the 18-19 season include major recital 和 concerto tours of Europe (UK, 爱尔兰, 意大利, 瑞士 & 法国)和美国.
艺术和慈善事业的坚定支持者, Galway devotes much of his free time to furthering music education, sharing his wisdom 和 experience with the musical generation of tomorrow. 戈尔韦长笛学院, 詹姆斯爵士和高威夫人的教育平台, enables them to nurture 和 mentor flutists of all levels through their various programs (www.galwayfluteacademy.com). Current teaching residencies include the Royal Irish Academy Dublin, 爱尔兰; The Royal College of Music London 和 The Birmingham Conservatoire, UK; 和 The Frost School of Music – University of Miami, 美国, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate of Music 和 presented the commencement address in May 2018.
戈尔韦继续委托创作新的长笛作品, 出版的文章, flute studies 和 books including a new publishing collaboration with Southern Music. To celebrate his legacy 和 commitment to flute players all over the world, the following flute companies have honored him with the release of a series of specially commissioned flutes – Gemeinhardt Flutes (Galway Crusader Flute); Nagahara Flutes of Boston (James Galway Nagahara Flute Series) ; & Wm. S. 海恩斯公司(James Galway Q系列版).
He has played for such dignitaries as Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, President William J. 乔治·W·克林顿总统. 乔治·H·布什总统.W. 布什总统，玛丽·麦卡利斯总统，迈克尔·肯尼迪总统. 希金斯，爱尔兰总理恩达·肯尼 & 狮子座Varadkar, 查尔斯王子, 公主殿下, 日本皇后, 挪威女王, 西班牙王后索菲亚, 戴安娜王妃, 威塞克斯伯爵和伯爵夫人, 肯特公爵和公爵夫人, 西蒙·佩雷斯总统, 英国首相戴维·卡梅伦. He has shared the stage with an amazing array of entertainers including Stevie Wonder, 亨利·曼奇尼, 约翰·丹佛, 埃尔顿·约翰, 的首领, 雷·查尔斯, 乔妮·米切尔, 杰西诺曼, 克莱奥·莱恩和安德烈·波切利. He performed with Pink Floyd in their memorable concert at the Berlin Wall (1990), was part of the Nobel Peace concert in Norway (1990) 和 performed at the G Seven summit hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace (1991).
He also devotes much of his free time supporting charitable organizations such as SOS, 法拉, 未来的人才, 青年音乐(英国), 卡隆·基廷基金会, Lorin Maazel的ch特克斯维尔基金会 & UNICEF, with which he holds the title of special representative.
Among the many honors 和 awards for his musical achievements are; the Gramophone 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award; the Grammy President’s Merit Award; Classic Brits Lifetime Achievement Award; The Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame; The National Concert Hall Dublin Lifetime Achievement Award; Honorary Doctorate at Birmingham Conservatoire; Honorary Prince Consort Professor at the Royal College of Music in London, 肯尼迪艺术中心金质奖章, 2018 Churchill Award for services to Music 和 most recently Honorary Doctorate of Music at the University of Miami. 他还获得了许多金唱片和白金唱片. 2009年12月, Sir James was awarded the honour of being made the first Artist Laureate of the Ulster Orchestra. He has been honoured twice by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with The OBE in 1979 和 again in 2001 with a Knighthood for his services to music. Most recently he has been awarded the honour of Comm和er of the Order of Arts & Letters, one of the main distinctions among the ministerial orders of the French Republic.
Galway lives with his wife in 瑞士 和 currently plays on a Platinum ‘Galway’ Nagahara Flute – especially commissioned for him.
