On the 5th December 1999 Flutewise celebrated the 60th birthday of James Galway with a fantastic event at the Arts Centre of the London Oratory School.

The entire event was kept as a complete surprise for Jimmy. When he arrived at the Centre he was greeted by many Flutewise members as well as familiar faces from his youth and professional past.

Included among the guests were, of course, Jimmy's wife, Jeanne, as well as William Bennett, Trevor Wye, Adrian Brett, Colin Fleming, Robin Soldan and many others. A special guest, all the way from Japan, was Mr. Muramatsu, maker of many of Jimmy's flutes.

James Galway - This is your life through music

This is the programme of music as heard at James Galway's 60th Birthday Party at the London Oratory School in London on 5th December 1999

Brian Boru's March Traditional

Improvised Birthday Piece

Men of Harlech Frederick

Hook Trio pupils of Benendon School

Devienne Duet pupils from Cheatham's School

Tcherepnin Trio students from the Welsh College of Music and Drama

Schön Rosmarin, Krielser Clare

Tambourin, Gossec Harry

Old Comrades March Teike arr. Colin Fleming - everyone

10 minute interval

Celtic Knotwork Eddie Maguire - Just Flutes

Schubert - Unfinished Symphony lots of grown-up flute players

A gift from Wibb, Trevor, Adrian and Clifford

The Musical Snuff It Box arr. Trevor Wye Trevor and his students

Mike Mower selection

Rossini Sonata No. 3 arr. Colin Fleming lots of grown-up flute players

Happy Birthday

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Introduction

James Galway Life Story Part 1 James Galway - his early life

James Galway Life Story Part 2 James Galway - professional flute player

Party Programme A Birthday Tribute

People that took part Our thanks to those who gave their time

Messages Happy Birthday messages from around the world

Big Thanks A VERY BIG THANK YOU