Description: Experience the enchanting melodies of Japan with this rare and out of print CD featuring James Galway and Hiro Fujikake. The CD boasts excellent sound quality and comes in a standard jewel case. It is a perfect addition to your collection for anytime pleasure listening. This CD showcases the incredible talent of James Galway and his band in performing many famous composers' works. The 1990 release titled "Melodies of Japan" is a must-have for fans of classical, folk, and world & country genres. The CD has a run time of 15 tracks and is in English language. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of musical history. CD JAMES GALWAY Melodies of Japan (1990 Folk, Country, Classical) RETRO NOSTALGIA. Featuring: Hiro Fujikake (Synthesizers) THE ENCHANTED FOREST James Galway: Profile Irish virtuoso flute player and teacher from Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. Born December 8, 1939. He studied at the Royal College of Music, London, then at The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, and completed his studies at Conservatoire National Supérieur De Musique Et De Danse De Paris. Following his studies, Galway pursued a career as an orchestral flautist, performing first in the United Kingdom with the Sadler's Wells Opera Company (second flute), the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra (piccolo player) before being appointed principal flutist of the London Symphony Orchestra (1966-1967) and then of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1969 Galway won the post of principal flautist of the Berliner Philharmoniker, in which he played until he embarked on a solo career in 1975. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1977, and was knighted in 2001, the first wind player ever to receive that honour. Hiro Fujikake: Real Name: 藤掛廣幸 Profile: Hiroyuki Fujikake was born on January 31, 1949 in Gifu, Japan. In 1964, he started his musical studies at this city's Kano high school. Three years later, he graduated an went to the Aichi Prefectural Art College, where he took composition during four years, which culminated in a prize at Ongakunotomo's competition for his work "Two Poems For Chorus." A further three years were spent at a master course at the same college, at the end of which his composition "Threnody" won him a second prize at the NHK-Mainichi music competition. Label: RCA Victor – 7893-2-RC, BMG Classics – 7893-2-RC Format: CD, Album Country: US Released: 1990 Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country TRACKLIST: 1 The Enchanted Forest 4:55 2 Lyrical Short Piece 2:44 3 Nakasendo (The Old Road) 3:44 4 Zui Zui Zukkorobashi (Children's Play Song) 2:11 5 Star Children 4:14 6 Song Of The Deep Forest (Improvisation) 4:09 7 Tokuyama Lullaby 2:06 8 Hietsuki Bushi (Love Song) 3:40 9 Usuhiki Uta (Song Of The Mill) 2:15 10 Love Song 3:32 11 Echoes 6:06 12 Song Of Clay 3:45 13 Harukoma (Spring Horse-Dance) 2:28 14 Sakura (Cherry Blossom) 4:08 15 Romantic World 4:01 Pictures are from the item you will receive, please zoom, check and grade by yourself. Buy 3 and get 1 Free I will ship within 1 day (Mon-Fri) from Florida USA if paid before 1 PM Eastern
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: James Galway, Hiro Fujikake
CD Grading: Excellent
Record Label: RCA Victor
Occasion: Anytime pleasure listening
Case Type: Jewel Case: Standard
Custom Bundle: No
MPN: n/a
Inlay Condition: Excellent (EX)
Unit Type: Unit
Format: CD
Language: English
Release Year: 1990
Style: World & Country
Features: Rare - Out of print
Unit Quantity: 1
Performer Orchestra: Band
Composer: Many Famous Composers
Release Title: MELODIES OF JAPAN
Color: Silver
Case Condition: Excellent (EX)
Catalog Number: n/a
Modified Item: No
Edition: CD
California Prop 65 Warning: n/a
Type: CD
Producer: Ralph Mace
Era: 1990s
Instrument: Flute, Synthetizers
Conductor: James Galway
Run Time: 15 tracks
Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States