'Man With the Golden Flute' Sir James Galway Returns to Kansas City and Harriman-Jewell Series

WHO: SIR JAMES GALWAY, flutist; Lady Jeanne Galway, flutist; Philip Moll, pianist

PRESENTED BY: HARRIMAN-JEWELL SERIES

WHEN: Friday, May 9, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: FOLLY THEATER, downtown Kansas City, Mo. (12th and Central Sts.)

TICKETS: $25 and $55; call 816-415-5025 or 888-528-5521 or visit harriman-jewell.org

PROGRAM: works by Poulenc, Prokofiev, Bazzini, Saint-Saens, Ravel, Godard, Franz & Karl Doppler, and Chaminade view complete program list

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Sir James Galway, "the man with the golden flute," performs at 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Folly Theater (12th and Central Sts.) in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Sir James' wife, flutist Lady Jeanne Galway, will join her iconic husband for his sixth appearance as presented by the Harriman-Jewell Series. Phillip Moll will play piano for the recital. The program will include works by works by Poulenc, Prokofiev, Bazzini, Saint-Saens, Ravel, Godard, Franz & Karl Doppler, and Chaminade.

Sir James Galway is regarded as both a supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer. As the most televised and recorded classical artist performing today, Sir James has made himself a legend—a modern musical master—whose virtuosity on the flute is equaled only by his limitless ambitions and vision. Through his extensive touring, more than 30 million albums sold and his frequent international television appearances, Sir James has endeared himself to millions worldwide. As an instructor and humanitarian, Sir James is a tireless promoter of the arts.

Belfast born, Sir James went on to study in London and Paris before embarking on his orchestral career in such prestigious orchestras as the Sadlers Wells and Royal Covent Garden Operas, The BBC, Royal Philharmonic and London Symphonies, before taking up the coveted position of solo flutist with the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert Von Karajan. Since 1975, when Sir James launched his solo career, he has continuously performed with the world's leading orchestras and conductors, participated in chamber music engagements, popular music concerts, and given master classes.

An accomplished flutist, Lady Jeanne Galway continues to grace the international platforms with her eloquence and virtuosity. Appearing regularly as the premiere duo partner with her husband, the two delight audiences and bring a rare freshness to the platform. Alongside her highly successful career as a soloist, Lady Galway is also an accomplished chamber musician, touring regularly with her trio Zephyr (with pianist Jonathan Feldman and cellist Darrett Adkins). Lady Galway continues to collaborate in recital with Phillip Moll and a varied array of ensembles.

[Additional biographical information is available at imgartists.org.]

Tickets to the recital are $25 and $55; please call the Harriman-Jewell Series at 816-415-5025 (or toll free at 888-528-5521) or order tickets online at www.harriman-jewell.org.  On the performance day, check for available tickets beginning at 5 p.m. at the Folly Theater box office. The Karbank Family sponsor this performance.

Now in its 43rd season, the nationally recognized Harriman-Jewell Series brings acclaimed performers from the worlds of music, dance, and theatre to Kansas City's downtown venues. In addition to the performances, Educational Events offer free master classes and lectures to allow area community members and students to view artists in an informal setting. Peterson's Smart Parents Guide to College cites the Series as a prime example of how small colleges "can become centers of culture for an entire region."

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