Jane Rutter (born 2 November 1958) is an Australian flautist. Her repertoire encompasses classical, jazz, and pop music.[1]
Jane Rutter | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 November 1958 Australia |
| Genres | Classical, jazz, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Flute |
| Website | www |
Career edit
Rutter specializes in the French Flute School.[2]
She has lectured at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and formed the chamber group POSH.[3] Rutter has performed worldwide.[3] She has released over twenty solo albums.[3]
Personal life edit
Rutter lives in Sydney with her family.[4] Outside music, she supports green causes. In 2005 she took her stepmother to court over her father's estate.[5][6]
Discography edit
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [7] | ||
| Posh (as Posh) |
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| Chamberfunk (as The Posh) |
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— |
| Nocturnes & Préludes For Flute |
|
58 |
| Mozart's Flute |
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— |
| Apasionada |
|
— |
| Blo |
|
— |
| Romancing the Flute |
|
92 |
| Verse 1 |
|
— |
| The Very Best of |
|
90 |
| Brazil (with Slava Grigoryan) |
|
66 |
| Embraceable You (with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra) |
|
— |
| An Australian in Paris |
|
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| Flute Spirit: Dreams and Improvisations |
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| Fire and Water: An Irish Fantasy |
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| French Kiss |
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| Evening Star (with Peter Cousens) |
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- |
Awards and nominations edit
In 2016, Rutter was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.[8][9]
ARIA Music Awards edit
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Nocturnes & Preludes for Flutes | Best Classical Album | Nominated | [10] |
| 2004 | Brazil (with Slava Grigoryan) | ARIA Award for Best World Music Album | Nominated | [11] |
| 2012 | An Australian in Paris | Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album | Nominated | [12] |
| 2014 | Flute Spirit: Dreams and Improvisations | Best World Music Album | Nominated | [11] |
References edit
- ^ Fowler, Sharon (8 December 2007). "Jane Rutter – The Australian". The Australian. Retrieved 18 February 2009.
- ^ "Jane Rutter". ABC Music. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Jane Rutter". janerutter.com. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ Georgina Cooke, My Perfect Weekend: Jane Rutter July 1 2014.
- ^ Janet Fife-Yeomans, Battles of wills doesn't pay the bills, The Daily Telegraph, 24 December 2011 .
- ^ Carson, Vanda (5 May 2008). "Rutter faces hefty legal bill after 'misleading' court over father's will". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 241.
- ^ McPherson, Angus (14 September 2016). "Jane Rutter to be honoured by the French Government". Limelight magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ McGrane, Danielle (28 November 2016). "French knighthood for flautist Jane Rutter". News.com.au. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ a b ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "History Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 16 July 2022.