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King of Flutes Holds Audience With ASO in February

February 3, 2009
  • Who: Sir James & Lady Jeanne Galway with the Austin Symphony Orchestra
  • When: February 27 & 28, 2009
  • Where: Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr.
  • Cost: $19 - $48
  • Contact: Don Hill, Director of Public Relations - 476-6064 x 213

For Immediate Release:

Concert Sponsors: Bank of America and Baker Botts, LLP
Season Sponsors: JPMorgan Chase & Four Seasons Residences Austin
Media Sponsors: Time Warner Cable/ News 8 Austin, Austin American-Statesman and Majic 95.5 FM

Maestro Peter Bay and the ASO welcome world-renowned flautists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway on February 27th & 28th in evenings featuring music by Haydn, Mozart, Cimarosa and Rossini. Bank of America and Baker Botts, LLP proudly sponsor these concerts.

Program

Haydn – Symphony No. 100 in G Major, “Military”
Mozart – Flute Concerto in D Major, K. 314
Cimarosa – Double Flute Concerto in G Major
Rossini – Overture to L’Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers)

Regarded as both the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer, Sir James Galway’s appeal crosses all musical boundaries. As one of the most recorded classical artists 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, over 30 million albums sold and 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. Sir James will perform Mozart’s Flute Concerto in D Major with the ASO.

After a brief intermission, Sir James returns to center stage with his wife, Lady Jeanne Galway for a performance of Domenico Cimarosa’s Double Flute Concerto in G Major. An accomplished flutist, herself, Lady 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.

Tickets for Sir James & Lady Jeanne Galway with the Austin Symphony range from $19 to $48. Student rush tickets are also available 20 minutes prior to performance for $5 cash and current student ID. Charge tickets online at http://www.austinsymphony.org where you will find seating maps, price options and a wealth of concert information. Tickets are also available at the Austin Symphony Box Office, 11th and Red River or call 476-6064 or 1-888-4-MAESTRO (toll-free).