Live at Lunch proudly returns for its 12th year with performances taking place in the superb Concert Hall of The Concourse, Chatswood, Sydney Australia.
Internationally acclaimed flutist, Jane Rutter, curates the series as Artistic director, bringing together internationally renowned musicians and national musical heroes.
Jane Rutter has been Artistic Director of Live at Lunch since its inception in 2013. An Australian success story, Live at Lunch has provided fine music of the highest calibre combined with an element of social inclusion to the Greater Sydney region for the past decade. (Delightful that audience members can dine with the musicians after the concert).
Jane Rutter is one of the most outstanding musical personalities in Australia. Knighted by France (Chevalier des Arts et Lettres) in recognition of her services to music and the arts, Jane is a classical trailblazer, and household name in Australia. Her career is devoted to the development of classical and fine music across many musical genres, providing accessibility of high quality music to a broader public and household name in Australia, Jane has devoted her life to pushing the boundaries of French flute playing and expanding classical and fine music repertoire across musical genres.
Legendary conductor, Richard Bonynge is patron of Live at Lunch.
I‘m delighted to be patron of the Live at Lunch Concert Series. With Jane Rutter as its Artistic Director, the series provides Sydney audiences with an inspiring combination of social inclusion, entertainment and fine music. As the series enters its 12th wonderful year, I wish Live at Lunch every success. Jane Rutter is a marvellous musician who inspires her colleagues and audiences alike. Her boundless energy, engaging manner and wonderful musicianship ensure that the series plays an invaluable role in the musical life of Australia.
– Live at Lunch Patron Richard Bonynge AC, CBE, Commandeur de l’Ordre National des Arts et des Lettres
The enthusiasm of our wonderful audiences and the musical contributions of my brilliant colleagues have ensured that the series has become a favourite among Sydney audiences. I look forward to seeing you in 2024. — Jane Rutter
Live at Lunch | Willoughby City Council
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2024: Live at Lunch 2024 e-flyer Jane Rutter Artistic Director
Artists
Jane Rutter
Tamara-Anna Cislowska
Tarita Botsman
Fiona Ziegler
Cheryl Barker
Stephen Lalor
Louise Johnson
Nexas Saxophone Quartet
Peter Cousens
Douglas Emery
Pacific Opera Soloists
Stephen King
Daniel Yeadon
Rachael Beesley
Composers
Mozart
Bach
Vivaldi
Ortiz
Sanz, Telemann
Gershwin
Mendelssohn, Schonberg
Minkus
Elgar
Hildegarde Bingen
Puccini
Ravel
Kats-Chernin
Chaminade
Smetana
Debussy
Lloyd-Webber
Kander & Ebb
Lili Boulanger
Rimksy-Korsakov
Past Live at Lunch Musicians
Jane Rutter – flutes
Alexandre da Costa – violin
Pacific Opera Soloists
Third Culture World Chamber Music Group
Daniel Rojas – piano
Stephen Cuttriss – bandoneon
Teddy Tahu Rhodes – bass baritone
David Hobson – tenor
Simon Tedeschi – piano
Tamara Anna Cislowska – piano
Slava and Leonard Grigoryan – guitar
Taryn Fiebig – soprano & cello
Elena Kats-Chernin – piano
Amelia Farrugia – soprano
Peter Cousens – tenor
Daisy Cousens – soprano
Catherine Bouchier – soprano
Gerard Willems – piano
Hetty Kate – jazz vocalist
The Idea of North
Rick Price – voice & guitar
Cho Ki Wong – piano & conductor
Tecchler String Quartet
Peter Coleman-Wright – baritone
Nexas Quartet (saxophones)
David Perera – cello
Kevin Hunt – piano
Christopher Latham – violin
Blak Douglas – yidaki (didgeridoo)
Scott Davie – piano
Marcello Maio – accordion & piano
Giuseppe Zangari – classical guitar
Jud Arthur – bass baritone
Bertie Rutter Boekemann – voice & guitar
Susan Blake – cello
Matt Bruce – violin
Acacia Quartet
John Huie – guitar, sanxian
Hugh Fraser – double bass
Sally Schinckel – cello
Andrew Wilkie – vibraphone & percussion
Monika Kornel – harpsichord
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players
Owen Torr – harp
John Martin – piano
Vincent Colagiuri – piano
Louise Johnson – harp
Roger Benedict – viola
Bernard Walz – piano
Chanterelle String Quartet
Fiona Zeigler – violin
Leonie Zeigler – violin
Jane Hazlewood – viola
Rosamund Plummer – flute & piccolo
Alan Hicks – piano
Stephen Lalor – mandolin
Tommie Andersson – flute & theorbo
Maharshi Raval – tabla & Indian percussion
Guy Noble – piano
2023: Live at Lunch 2023 e-flyer Jane Rutter Artistic Drector
2022: Live at Lunch 2022 e-flyer Jane Rutter Artistic Director
Jane Rutter has produced and performed in over 42 concerts in the past eight years, including:
2021: Live at Lunch 2021 e-flyer (amended & rescheduled due to Covid, several concerts performed):
Figaro, Flutes and Flowers! Brilliant Bass Baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes and internationally acclaimed flutist Jane Rutter in a musical celebration with works by Rossini, Schubert, Mozart, Handel, and Rogers and Hammerstein. Featuring Jane’s beautiful classical and world flutes, fifes and whistles, Teddy sings Celtic and English Folksongs and best-loved Arias. The duo also pays homage to famed Australian Baritone Peter Dawson with Australian favourites.
SWOON ITALIA! Cantabile, Cantare e Ballare! For Flute, Guitar Accordion & Piano Flutist Jane Rutter, guitarist Giuseppe Zangari and accordion/pianist Marcello Maio play gorgeous Italian pieces, songs and dances by Italian master composers including Giuliani, Paganini, Vivaldi, Ponchielli, Caccini and Martini. A feel-good concert to uplift the spirits
Bach, Bolero & a Beautiful World: Third Culture World Chamber Music. Third Culture’s music is a ‘cultural treasure vase’ which blends classical chamber music, original Australian compositions, and new settings of traditional music from all corners of the globe. Using the transformative powers of music to unify and inspire, the group joyfully merges classical, jazz, and world folk music. Chinese Redgrass music and Indian Bollywood meet classical chamber music, plus new takes on Ravel’s Bolero, Bach & Vivaldi. Meditative & rhythmic music for flute, guitar, Chinese banjo, cello, double bass, tabla and vibraphone to delight and transport you!
Pan and the Angels Harpist Louise Johnson (Former Principal Harp, Sydney Symphony Orchestra) joins flutist Jane Rutter in a rêverie of summer and romance, including Debussy’s L’après-midi d’un faune, and evocative (and angelic) works by Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Massenet, Donizetti and others.
2020: Live at Lunch 2020 e-flyer (concerts cancelled/rescheduled due to Covid 19)
2019: Live at Lunch 2019 e-flyer Jane Rutter Artistic Director
2018: Live at Lunch 2018 e-flyer Jane Rutter Flute, Artistic Director
2017 Live at Lunch 2017 e-flyer Artistic Director Jane Rutter
2016: Live at Lunch 2016 e-flyer Artistic Director Jane Rutter
2015: Live At Lunch 2015 e-flyer Artistic Director Jane Rutter
2014: Live at Lunch The Concourse Chatswood Artistic Director Jane Rutter Flute 2014
2013: Live at Lunch the Concourse Chatswood Artistic Director Jane Rutter Flute 2013
