Belle Shenkman International Masterclass
FLUTE MASTERCLASS WITH SIR JAMES GALWAY Tuesday 27 November 2018, 6.15pm | Inner Parry Room The Belle Shenkman International Masterclass series is supported by Dasha Shenkman in memory of her mother, Belle Shenkman, who was a great supporter of the arts.
SIR JAMES GALWAY The living legend of the flute, Sir James Galway is regarded as the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire. Through his extensive touring, over 30 million albums sold, Sir James has endeared himself to millions worldwide. Belfast born, Sir James studied in London & Paris before embarking on his prestigious orchestral career with, Sadlers Wells & Royal Covent Garden, The BBC, Royal Philharmonic & London Symphony Orchestra, and then solo flautist with the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert von Karajan. Since launching his successful career as a soloist in 1975, he has performed with the world’s leading orchestras and most prestigious conductors and sharing the stage with an amazing array of entertainers. Alongside his busy performing schedule he makes time to share his wisdom and experience with the young through the educational programmes at the Galway Flute Academy. He has performed for numerous dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II; Pope John Paul II, Presidents Clinton & Bush; HRH Prince Charles, HRH The Princess Royal, The Empress of Japan, Princess Diana & President Peres. He also devotes much of his free time supporting charitable organizations such as SOS, CLIC Sargent, Future Talent, Youth Music (UK) and UNICEF. Among the many honours and awards for his musical achievements are; the Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award; Classic Brits & Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award; inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the 2016 Kennedy Centre Gold Medal in the Arts. Sir James received an OBE in 1979 & Knighthood in 2001 from HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
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FLUTE MASTERCLASS WITH SIR JAMES GALWAY Tuesday 27 November 2018, 6.15pm | Inner Parry Room
Prokofiev (1891-1953)
Flute Sonata
i
Moderato
Imogen Royce flute Kumi Matsuo piano
Dutilleux (1916-2013)
Sonatine for flute and piano
i ii iii
Allegretto Andante AnimĂŠ
Sirius Chau flute Kumi Matsuo piano
Muczynski (1929-2010)
Sonata for flute and piano
i ii iii iv
Allegro deciso Scherzo: Vivace Andante Allegro con moto
Amy Gillen flute Kumi Matsuo piano
Reinecke (1824-1910) Maja Persson flute Kumi Matsuo piano
Flute Concerto
i
Allegro molto moderato