An accomplished flutist, LADY JEANNE GALWAY continues to grace the international platforms with her virtuosity. One of the leading female flute soloists of the decade, Lady Galway brings to the audience her unique style and elegance.

Her touring schedule regularly takes her to many of the major cities in the U.S. to perform as soloist with orchestras such as Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Denver and the National Symphony.  Internationally, she has appeared in the cultural capitals of the world including London, New York, Milan, Rome, Vienna, Salzburg, Zurich, Dublin, Belfast, Tokyo, Beijing and Singapore.

Appearing regularly as the premiere flute duo partner with her husband Sir James Galway, the two delight audiences and bring a rare freshness to the platform, unique in the music world.

The 2011/12 season sees Lady Galway joining her husband in performances right around the globe opening the season with a tour of China, Korea & Japan.  An extensive tour of North America follows on, including performances with the Detroit, Roanoke & Montreal Symphonies and Masterclasses and recital performances in New York, Toronto and the American Midwest.  European engagements include a New Years Concert with the Zurich Kammerorchestra and other performances in Ireland, UK, Germany and Italy. 

Spring 2012 Lady Galway will tour South America in recital with her husband giving Masterclasses along the way.

In addition to her highly successful career as a soloist, Lady Galway is also an accomplished chamber musician, touring regularly with her trio Zephyr (pianist Jonathan Feldman and cellist Darrett Adkins).  Alongside their concert performances, they look forward to sharing their expertise as a group with the chamber musicians of tomorrow.  The group’s first recording Zephyr – Winds of Romance, includes works by Haydn, Martinu and Weber.

Her versatile concert engagements include performances in the presence of The Empress of Japan, HRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Kent, The Queen of Norway, The Queen of Spain and most recently, while on tour in Israel, a private performance for President Shimon Peres.

Actively pursuing her love of teaching, Lady Galway dedicates much of her time to working with the younger generation through her articles, master-classes and recordings. She is co-founder of the Galway Junior Network, an interactive website aimed towards the younger, less advanced flutist, offering tips and advice on flute playing, performing and career management.  Both Sir James and Lady Galway direct their International Flute School in Weggis, Switzerland each summer, which gives them the opportunity to personally nurture students of all levels.

The 1st James Galway International Flute Competition will be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland in June 2012, in collaboration with the Ulster Orchestra, BBC Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Tourist Board and the Northern Ireland Arts Council.  This sees Lady Galway assisting her husband as part of their commitment to helping launch and promote young flutists through this competition, continuing the James Galway Legacy.

Lady Galway serves as a patron to the charity Future Talent headed by the Duchess of Kent. Her versatile concert engagements are often for fundraising events for UNICEF, SOS, FARA and Marie Curie Cancer Care.

She has recorded to critical acclaim for RCA Victor, BMG Classics and Deutsche Grammophon.  Irish America Magazine awarded Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway the “2008 Spirit of Ireland” award in recognition for their roles as musical ambassadors.

A native of New York and graduate of the New York City’s Mannes College of Music, Lady Galway lives with her husband, Sir James Galway in Switzerland.  She is currently performing on a new 18 carat, James Galway edition’ gold Nagahara flute.

Lady Jeanne Galway photo by Paul Cox