Irish America
By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
Flutist Sir James Galway is internationally regarded as both a matchless interpreter of classical music and a consummate entertainer whose charismatic appeal crosses all musical boundaries. During his 50-year career, the Belfast-born Galway has sold more than 30 million albums and recorded more than 60. Starting February 22, Sir James will embark on a 22-U.S.-city tour with … [Read more...] about Galway’s American Tour
By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
April / May 2017
Glucksman Ireland House at New York University honored Irish America founding publisher Niall O’Dowd at their 24th annual gala dinner in February, along with renowned flautist Sir James Galway. O’Dowd, who founded Irish America in 1985 with editor-in-chief Patricia Harty and later founded the Irish Voice newspaper, IrishCentral, and the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform, … [Read more...] about Glucksman Ireland House Honors Niall O’Dowd and James Galway
Selections of recently released music by Irish artists. ℘℘℘ Critic's Pick: James Galway Wings of Song Perhaps the greatest living flutist, 64-year-old Sir James Galway, has recorded a collection of popular arias and classical songs on his latest release Wings of Song. Highlights of the album include "The Lord of the Rings Suite", Schubert's "Ave Maria", the Irish-American … [Read more...] about Music Roundup
