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President de l’Association Jean-Pierre Rampal, Denis Verroust talks about An Australian in Paris (Homage to the Rampal French flute School):
I have the greatest pleasure in recommending Jane Rutter’s warm and sensual flute playing. She is a generous and brilliant flautist of the highest calibre.
C’est avec un immense plaisir que je recommande la façon dont Jane Rutter joue de la flûte : avec chaleur et sensualité. C’est une flûtiste brillante et engagée, du plus haut niveau. -Jean-Pierre Rampal
Jane Rutter, with her effortless long vocal-lines, her beautiful tone and her sensitive and expressive musicianship, is one of the great flute players. Jane Rutter’s fine concert piece, An Australian in Paris, was a revelation: her impeccable musicianship, artistry and originality shone through. It was a pleasure to watch and hear this magical production about the music of Paris and its love of vocal style. Jane Rutter is the voice of the flute!
Jane Rutter, dont le souffle mélodique est facile, l’expression musicale et le ton à la fois beaux et sensibles est une grande joueuse de flûte. Son concert, Une Australienne à Paris a été une révélation : maîtrise de la musique, création artistique et originalité s’y révèlent. C’était un régal de voir et d’entendre cette production magique où l’on retrouve la musique de Paris et son atmosphère musicale. Jane Rutter est la voix de la flûte !-Richard Bonynge AC, CBE, Commandeur de l’Ordre National des Arts et des Lettres
Jane Rutter is ..”The divine Miss R”: She’s a classical siren in whose hands the flute becomes and instrument of seduction and sensual pleasure.
Jane Rutter est… “La divine Mademoiselle R” : c’est une sirène dans les mains de laquelle la flûte devient un instrument de séduction et de plaisir sensuel.-The Weekend Australian Magazine (Cover Story)
Jane Rutter knows contemporary audiences taste for “events concerts”. She is out to demonstrate the full breadth of her skills and appeal and to provide the full atmospheric skills…
Jane Rutter connaît le goût du public pour les concerts événements. Sur scène, elle montre l’étendue de ses dons et de son pouvoir de séduction, créant ainsi une atmosphère unique…-London Evening Standard
A star of the flute!…Une star de la flûte! -London Daily Mail
A Jane Rutter specialty is sparkling flute playing. Her strength lies in a dexterous brilliance which scoffs at the need to breathe. She has a bright clear tone and excels in moments of whimsical and dancing precision…
L’une des spécialités de Jane Rutter est la flûte pétillante. Sa force tient à une dextérité brillante qui se moque du besoin de souffle. Elle développe un ton clair et lumineux et excelle dans les moments de précision dansante et fantaisiste.-Sydney Morning Herald
Jane Rutter fits the bill as the glamourous classical pop star and flute player extraordinaire.
Jane Rutter est à la fois une star classique chic et une extraordinaire joueuse de flûte. -Canberra Times
Ravel’s Bolero, La Piece en Forme de Habanera and Borne’s arrangement of the Fantasia Brilliante sur Carmen not only show off Rutter’s virtuosity, and add up to most enjoyable listening.
Le Boléro de Ravel, La Pièce en Forme de Habanera ou encore l’arrangement de Borne de la Fantaisie brillante sur Carmen, montrent la virtuosité de Jane Rutter et offrent aussi d’intenses moments de plaisir. -The Bulletin
A highly ambitious and frightfully talented musician.
Une musicienne rès ambitieuse et terriblement douée. –Sunday Telegraph
The Flute View – Viviana Guzman May 17, 2015
Australian Flutist Jane Rutter has released an all Vivaldi CD which includes The Four Seasons arranged for flute soloist. The CD is beautifully packaged and released on the Universal Music / ABC Classics music labels.
This delightful CD showcases the magical artistry of Australian Flutist, Jane Rutter bringing all of Vivaldi’s favorites in one album. Ms. Rutter’s interpretations of the popular Four Seasons Concerti are vibrant and innovative, adding a wonderful addition to the flute repertoire. The entire CD is lovely to listen to, with Jane Rutter’s wholesome and impeccable artistry soaring throughout. The entire collection of Vivaldi’s choice works is brilliant and refreshing to hear on flute.
Jane Rutter Vivaldi The Four Seasons CD Cover Flute & Chamber Orchestra
Sinfonia Australis with Erin Helyard, conductor and harpsichord accompany Ms. Rutter most sensitively and eloquently.
Jane Rutter uses some creative techniques to embellish her sound including flutter tonguing at the end of Il Gardellino as well as innovative uses of the flute in the beginning and end of “Winter”, and the use of little to no vibrato in the 6th Movement of “La Notte”. The incredible pianisissimo that extends at the end of the second movement in “Summer” is both perfectly tune as well as played with the ideal dynamic for that section. She knows exactly when she needs to play as part of the tutti sections and when to bring out the solo sections. The “Autumn” Concerto begins with lovely adaptations of the violin lines for the flute and finishes with charming accents from the strings and flute. In “La Notte”, she uses her dark and sumptuous Louis Lot flute with the ebony head joint which adds not only an expanded palette, but the rich and veiled textures that insinuate “La Notte” – meaning, The Night.
It is without a doubt that if Antonio Vivaldi were to hear this magnificent recording, he would have re-written the Four Seasons Concerti for flute. Ms. Rutter does an exemplary job in transforming these original violin works and applying them effortlessly to the flute. Her work is outstanding and deserves a full house standing ovation.
–Viviana Guzman
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Adelaide Guitar Festival Winter Warm Up 2024 Jane Rutter with Giuseppe Zangari by Edmund Black Inreview
After the interval, the celebrated duo of flautist Jane Rutter and guitarist Giuseppe Zangari took to the stage to perform “Italian, French & Hispanic Pieces for Flute and Guitar”. The pair played very effectively against the size of the room, and managed to deliver the intimacy of a chamber performance in a concert environment.
Their program, consisting mostly of shorter pieces, was widely varied, but found unity in a devotion to melody. In particular, Rutter spoke at length about the inspiration the duo found in the bel canto vocal tradition, and this was consistently exemplified in their treatment of a number of familiar vocal melodies.
Throughout selections such as Luigi Arditi’s “Il Bacio” and Jean-Paul-Égide Martini’s “Plaisir d’Amour”, Zangari and Rutter focused intensely on their presentation of each melody, with Rutter capturing both the diligent exactitude of a highly-trained classical vocalist, as well as the joyful exuberance of an amateur singer. Zangari’s deft strumming and fluid arpeggiation was delivered with restraint – one could not ask for a more secure accompanist, or a more supportive duo partner.
Juxtapositions of this kind permeated this pair’s performance. Intriguingly, Rutter was sharp and clear-cut in her articulation, sitting atop Zangari’s exquisitely mellow tone. Although this might seem to work against the tendencies of their respective instruments, it did not feel unnatural, and allowed Rutter’s melody to soar over Zangari’s accompaniment.
The duo finished with a performance of Jacques Ibert’s “Entr’acte”, which allowed them to interact in a more conventional fashion, continually swapping from melodist to accompanist and back again with admirable fluidity. It was a triumphant end to a concert that should most certainly have audiences “warmed up” for the 2024 Adelaide Guitar Festival later this year.
GERSHWIN: THE GLAMOUR OF THE SAX Jane Rutter with NEXAS QUARTET review by Farid Silwanis:
Jane Rutter and Wind Quartet Delight Audience at The Concourse!
The Concourse concert hall in Chatswood hosted a delightful lunchtime concert this Wednesday June 26th featuring Jane Rutter accompanied by the Nexus quartet. A group of exceptional talents took to the stage, captivating the audience from the very first note. The concert commenced with an exquisite performance of three preludes by George Gershwin, setting a sophisticated tone for the performance.
Jane Rutter, renowned for her elegant presence and exceptional skill, seamlessly connected with the audience. Between pieces, she shared insightful comments and lovely anecdotes, adding a personal touch that resonated with the crowd.
The program featured heartfelt tributes to legendary stars such as Josephine Baker, Gertrude Lawrence, and Audrey Hepburn. Rutter’s homage to these iconic figures added a nostalgic charm …
The musical journey continued with more Gershwin classics, alongside beloved compositions like “Clair de Lune” and “I Love Paris Night and Day.” Each piece was executed with style and great skill, leaving the audience in awe.
Overall, the concert was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, marked by exceptional performances and a warm connection between the musicians and the audience.
Australian Flute Festival review by flute luminary Margaret Crawford
A highlight of the 2023 Australian Flute Festival was this brilliant duo’s charismatic, heartwarming and passionate performance. There was a great rapport between Jane Rutter and Giuseppe Zangari, which reached out to a clearly delighted audience who were musically transported to France, Italy and Spain! – Margaret Crawford Patron, Australian Flute Festival 2023
