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. They both live in Switzerland.

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, New York.[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 did not perform between 1984 and 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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