Ileana Ruhemann

Ileana Ruhemann was educated at the Purcell School, studying flute with Judith Pearce. She was principal flute of the National Youth Orchestra and read Music at Cambridge University. In 1983 she won the only place open to foreign flautists at the Paris Conservatoire, studying with Alain Marion and Raymond Guiot.

Ileana has been principal flute of the BBC Concert Orchestra since 1989; was a member of the ensemble Capricorn and is a member of the ensembles Jeux, Fibonacci and Gemini. She has given solo recitals for BBC Radio 2 and 3; has made many appearances as concerto soloist on the South Bank and at St John’s, Smith Square, and played as guest principal with most UK orchestras.

Works have been written for her by composers ranging from Stanley Black to John Tavener.