WORLD renowned flautist James Galway may have played some of the best concert halls in the world, but tonight the musical maestro will perform at a former Belfast jail.
Known as 'The Man with the Golden Flute', Sir James is to take part in the first televised concert from Crumlin Road Gaol.
The once notorious Belfast prison, which held paramilitary inmates during the worst of the city's sectarian troubles, closed in 1996.
Well-known prisoners in recent years have included Ian Paisley, Martin McGuinness, Michael Stone and Bobby Sands.
In the jail's lifetime, 17 men were executed by hanging and their bodies buried within the prison walls in unconsecrated ground.
The unusual setting will come alive with music when it is transformed into an intimate venue for BBC Music Day.
Ahead of the event, Sir James admitted it was an "unusually different" venue to perform at, adding that he was "not really quite sure what the acoustics of the jail will be like".
It is a rare visit back to his home city the world's most famous flautist, who now lives in Geneva with his third wife.
He has enjoyed an international professional career spanning more than five decades.
"I'll be playing with the Ulster Orchestra, a concerto by Mozart and also a piece with Michael McHale," he said.
"I'm not really quite sure what the acoustics of the jail will be like. It's unusually different.
"When I heard about the event, I thought it was just great, especially for the young so I'm looking forward to it."
Throughout his career, Sir James has continued to inspire generations of musicians.
The musical virtuoso, who has lived in Switzerland for the past 40 years, continues to teach the flute with pupils from as far away as Russia, France and Italy.
Sir James said he was enjoying being back in home soil.
"It is absolutely great to be back home...so much has changed about Belfast, in particular the standard of cooking, the number of restaurants that are here now is fantastic."
Sir James' performance for BBC Music Day will be broadcast from 9pm on BBC Two NI and BBC Radio Ulster simultaneously.
Pianist Michael McHale, Conor OBrien from Villagers Belfast Community Gospel Choir, Releasing Rhythms and The Voice winner Andrea Begley will also perform.