Legendary Australian Flautist Jane Rutter, awarded the prestigious French medal Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres in 2016 is a classical trailblazer who has devoted her life to French flute playing with a career of longevity that spans decades. ('Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters' is a French award of recognition for significant contributions to Arts & Literature.)

Miss Rutter is an expert in the French Flute School, which leads the world in sound, technique and elegance of expression on the instrument. An internationally acclaimed soloist renowned for her onstage warmth and brilliance, Jane is a Renaissance woman, a fearless classical trailblazer who has pioneered the trend of taking fine classical music to the people in varied venues. She is considered a major influence in the world of classical music. 
Due to her French heritage, when she plays, her flute transcends traditional limits. Miss Rutter has played from The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall to Sydney's iconic Tilbury Hotel; From performing with transgender stars, to Baroque recitals at La Sainte Chapelle, Paris. She has graced the pages of Vogue magazine, appeared on Spicks and Specks, and won a People's Choice award as Presenter on Getaway on the Nine Network.
Jane's classical career is enhanced by her skills in world music, theatre, film, composition & improvisation. She has appeared in the UK, Europe, USA, South-East Asia, South America and China, and is a household name in Australia, described by ABC Classic FM as "one of Australia's leading performance artists".
An Alumnus of Sydney University, Jane studied in Paris on a French Government scholarship with Alain Marion and Jean-Pierre Rampal. She has lectured at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, founded The Music Scheme, formed the chamber group, POSH, produced concerts at the Sydney Opera House, toured for Musica Viva. Jane performs worldwide as a soloist in recital & with orchestras, and at International Flute Conventions.
Jane has released 22 top selling solo albums. Most recent recordings: Flute Spirit: Dreams and Improvisations, & Vivaldi: The Four Seasons with Sinfonia Australis both on ABC Classics. In 2015 she released Flute Fantasy an album of atmospheric film library music for flute.
Jane Rutter is producer and Artistic Director of Live at Lunch, The Concourse Chatswood, and of The Karnak Playhouse.
Jane was made a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Music in 2015 for her outstanding achievements and services to Music. She was the 2016 select artist to perform the annual tribute to Alain Marion at his residence outside Avignon, France, and is the only Australian to have been invited to perform at a Convention de la Flute Francaise (Vieme 2016).

I have the greatest pleasure in recommending Jane Rutterʼs warm and sensual flute playing. She is a generous and brilliant flautist of the highest calibre - Jean-Pierre Rampal

Ms. Rutter’s interpretations of the popular Four Seasons Concerti are vibrant and innovative. The entire CD is lovely to listen to, with Jane Rutter’s wholesome and impeccable artistry soaring throughout. Ms. Rutter does an exemplary job...Her work is outstanding and deserves a full house standing ovation.  The Flute View (USA)

A star of the flute  - London Daily Mail

Jane Rutter, with her effortless long vocal-lines, her beautiful tone and her sensitive and expressive musicianship, is one of the great flute players.- Richard Bonynge AC, CBE, Commandeur de l’Ordre National des Arts et des Lettres

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 - London Evening Standard

,Jane's playing breaths contemporary life into French Flute School's elevated position and recalls its glorious past. I thank and applaud Jane for her passion and enthusiasm. I give her a "bravissimo" for her superb talent!
- Raymond Guiot Professeur de Flute, Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique de Paris

A Jane Rutter speciality is sparking flute playing. Her strength lies in a dexterous brilliance which scoffs at the need to breathe…Rutter's playing is persuasively phrased, delivered with flexible lungs and nimble finger and a quick-silver accuracy.  - Sydney Morning Herald

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.
    - The Weekend Australian (cover story)
Jane Rutter fits the bill as the glamourous classical pop star and flute player extraordinaire. - Canberra Times

Doing the unexpected and making it work is something Rutter has made a speciality of during her long career…She added sex appeal to the flute repertoire and was a
trail blazer for other musicians moving into other genres.- Sunday Telegraph

Jane Rutter is one of the finest flautists this country has produced. She plays classical as well as everything else. She is a free spirit, one of the blessed people.
        -The Sunday Age