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A Day Without Practicing
A Day Without Practicing
Sir James Galway's Investigative Practicing by David Srebnik Those 4 to 8 hour practice sessions are often the bane and drain of many musicians. Some drag themselves through a regimented practice routine, and others -- like flutist Sir James Galway -- find a way to make the best of it.

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Sir James Galway enjoys a near-epic career, with extensive touring, over 30 million albums sold, frequent television appearances and performances with the world's leading orchestras. And he owes it all, or at least partially... to practice. His most recent recording, infused with the intoxicating rhythm and beat of Cuba, honors music by Claude Bolling and Jorge Gomez.

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