Jeanne Galway

Jeanne Cinnante Galway (born October 8, 1955) is an American-born concert flutist and teacher who lives in Switzerland. She is married to flutist James Galway and they often tour as a pair.

Jeanne Galway
Jeanne and James Galway performing in the 2007 New Year's Eve concert at the Culture and Convention Centre, Lucerne.
Background information
Born (1955-10-08) October 8, 1955
Long Island, New York
OriginNew York City
GenresFlute
Occupation(s)Solo concert flutist
InstrumentsFlute
Years active1977-
LabelsRCA Victor, Crossbow Krantz,
Websitejeannegalway.com

Biography

Jeanne Cinnante was born and raised in and around Long Island, NY.[1] She started playing the flute when she was 10 and said she had to purchase her own flutes with babysitting money.[2][3] She graduated in 1973 from John Glenn High School in Elwood, then attended Mannes College of Music in New York City.[2][4]

She met Sir James Galway in 1982 and they dated for two years before marrying in 1984.[5] She didn't perform between 1984-1992 due to the stress of traveling and supporting her husband on tour, managing his business affairs, and taking care of his young children.[2][5] They now travel and perform together.[6][7][8] In addition to performing with her husband, she sometimes performs as a solo artist or as part of the trio Zephyr (with pianist Jonathan Feldman and cellist Darrett Adkins).[2][9] She teaches and actively supports music education.[5] In 2008, Irish America magazine awarded James and Jeanne Galway the "Spirit of Ireland" award in recognition of their roles as musical ambassadors.[9][10]

She currently lives in Lucerne, Switzerland.[11] Galway currently performs on an 18 carat, James Galway edition gold Nagahara flute.[9] Her husband no longer performs with anyone else.[12]

Discography

References
  1. "Lady Jeanne and Me". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  2. "Long Island's Golden Galway Flutist". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  3. M, Hannah. "Flutists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway". Teen Ink. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  4. "Lady Jeanne Galway: Artist Interview". The Flute View. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  5. TORRES, BY NICHOLE L. "So I Married A... Knight". hitched. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  6. "Galways come to Krannert". Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  7. "James and Jeanne Galway to perform flute solos and duets at Mondavi". Davis Enterprise. 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  8. "Flutists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway". NPR.org. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  9. "Lady Jeanne Galway Bio". Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  10. "Top Honors for Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne". Irish America. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  11. Galway, Jeanne. "Lady Jeanne Galway". Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  12. Sweeney, Joanne. "Sir James Galway: You've got to put in the work to get to the top". The Irish News. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
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