Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like Sir James Galway. Lucky for Washington, the Washington Performing Arts Society welcomes him and Lady Jeanne Galway to the Kennedy Center with a rich program of music that showcases their golden flutes and the traditions of James Galway’s homeland.

“When I plan a tour, I like to give it a name,” he said. “This time I called it the Legacy Tour because I wanted to show the music that’s dear to my heart. It’s always fun to play with my wife because there’s so much electricity between us. We’re accompanied by Irish pianist Michael McHale, who was recommended by a student of mine who worked with him. When they arrived early at a church where they were scheduled to perform, they discovered that the piano was a halftone flat. Rather than panic, Michael simply transposed the music. He is an exceptional musician.”