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Ulster Orchestra honours Sir James Galway
Sir James formally accepted this honorary role during his 70th birthday gala concert with the Ulster Orchestra at the Belfast Waterfront on Saturday, 19 December.
“We are marking his long-term relationship with the Ulster Orchestra and the significant artistic achievements of this outstanding Northern Irish-born musician across his international career,” said Ulster Orchestra Chief Executive David Byers. “It is also a tribute to his work with young people and it’s in recognition of his status as an important role model for so many aspiring young musicians.”
Sir James has been a great ambassador for Northern Ireland and his musical talent is recognised across the world. But the welcome he receives in Belfast is second to none and the gala concert, which is sponsored by HSBC, sold out quickly.“I believe our audiences will welcome this special recognition and feel that they too, through the Ulster Orchestra, have participated in something that pays due homage to a great artist,” David Byers added.
