PROGRAM
James Galway, flute; Phillip Moll, piano
Pan: Beloved the world over for his singular artistry and sound, this week Sir James Galway also gives us a taste of his infectious wit and warmth. The legendary flutist joins friend and longtime collaborator Phillip Moll for a program that reveals the wide-ranging mastery of the "Man with the Golden Flute." Sir James brings music of several French composers to life and honors his Irish origins, too, with a poignant pennywhistle tune called "Dawning of the Day." Tune in for a truly special hour.
MUSIC PLAYED IN THE PROGRAM
- Benajamin Goddard: Allegretto
- Traditional: The Dawning of the Day
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix (from ‘Samson et Dalila’)
- Gabriel Fauré: Fantasy for Flute and Piano, Op. 79
- Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano
—I. Allegro Malinconico
—II. Cantilena: Assez lent
—III. Presto giocoso - Phillipe Gaubert: Nocturne and Allegro scherzando
- John Denver: Annie's Song
MIXED COMPANY
POSTED BY VAUGHN ORMSETH ON AUGUST 31, 2006
Silver and Gold
Over the past 25 years, Saint Paul Sunday has hosted numerous artists and ensembles who approach or claim "household name" status. That level of celebrity is a feat in any field, but perhaps especially in classical music. And we welcome any chance to bring our listeners artists with whom they're likely to be familiar. Sir James fits certainly fits that bill. (more)
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Artist profile: James Galway and Phillip Moll
