Esti Rofe', described as one of the most talented flutist of her generation,was born in Israel
Her wide international career has taken her over the world, giving concerts in leading halls such as "Cite de la Muisique" and Saal Gaveau, Paris, The "Berliner Schauspielhaus" and
the Tel Aviv Museum
Esti Rofe' was among the very few flutist to be accepted to the prestigious "Cycle de Perfectionnement" soloist program in the Conservatoire National Superieur de Paris, where
she studied with Maurice Bourge and Shopie Cherrier
She studied at the Musikhochschule in Munich under the direction of Professor Andras
Adorjan and received her second degree with highest distinction
Esti Rofe' graduated the Rubin Academy of Music, Tel Aviv, where she studied with Yossi Arnheim
Esti Rofe' is a prize winner of many prestigious international competitions, including the
Rampal international flute competion, Paris, the "Leonardo de Lorenzo" international flute competition, Italy, the international flute competition "A Puncielli", Italy and the Tel Aviv academy woodwind competition
Rofe' has been soloist with many orchestras, among them : the Ensemble orchestral de Paris, Roma Academia Philharmonia Orchestra, The Israel Chamber Orchestra, the Israel Camerata Jerusalem orchestra and "Orchestre de Prix" du CNSM, Paris
She leads a very active musical life participating in various festivals including the Denish Chamber music festival, the "stars of tomorrow" festival in Paris, the "Santander" festival in Spain, the Pablo Casals festival in France and the "Rising Stars" festival in Berlin
Esti Rofe' was a member of the Villa Musica Ensemble in Germany, she was supported by the "Yehudi Menuhin" Live Music Now Foundation for encouraging young artists
She has won an outstanding award from the Meyer foundation and the Marc Rich Foundation for artistic achievements, She was supported by the American-Israeli cultural foundation.
She has recorded to televition and radio including the SWR radio, Germany ,the Polish radio, the Israeli radio and televition and the Danish radio and television
She played as a solo flutist with the English National Opera, The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and The Moscow Chamber Orchestra among others.
She is currently the first flutist of the Israeli Jerusalem Camerata Orchestra
Solo Flute repertoire
Johan Sebastian Bach: Partita in a minor BWV 1013
C. Ph. E. Bach: Sonata in A minor
Berio: Sequenza
E. Bozza:Image op. 38
Claude Debussy : Syrinx
Cristobald Halffter : Debla
Paul Hindmith: Acht Stücke
Arthur Honegger: Danse de la Chevre
Jacques Ibert: Piece
Andre Jolivet: Cinq Incantations
Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Sonata Appasionata
Toru Takemitsu: "Voice"
G/Ph. Telemann: 12 : Fantasies
Edgard Varese: Density 21.5
I. Yun: Etudes Nr. 1 und 5
Flute and orchestra
Johan Sebastian Bach: Suite in b minor BWV 1067
Johan Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concero Nr. 4 in G Major BWV 1049
Johan Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto Nr.5 in D Major BWV 1050
C.P.E.Bach: Concerto for Flute, strings and Basso continuo A Major H. 438 (Wq. 168)
C.P.E.Bach: Concerto for Flute, strings and Basso continuoG Major H. 445 (Wq. 169)
C.P.E.Bach: Concerto for Flute, strings and Basso continuo d minor H. 484.1 (Wq. 22)
C.P.E.Bach: Concerto for Flute, strings and Basso continuo B major H. 484.1 (Wq. 22)
Th. Böhm : Grande Polonaise op.16
Leonard Bernstein: "Halil" Nocturne for Flute and Orchesra
Cécile Chaminade : Concertino Op.107
F. Devienne (1759-1803) : concerto in e minor
J. Ibert: Concerto
Andre Jolivet: Concerto
Frank Martin: Ballade
Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto in e minor Op.64 (arr.)
S. Mercadante (1795-1870): Concerto in e minor
S. Mercadante (1795-1870): Concerto in e minor
Mozart: Concerto in G Major, KV 313
Mozart: Concerto in D Major, KV 314
Mozart: Concerto in C major for Flute, Harp and Orchestra, K 299
Mozart: Andante in C Major, KV 315
Mozart: Rondo D-Dur K. 184
Carl Nielsen: Concerto
Joachim Quantz: Concerto in G Major
Carl Reinecke: Concerto op.283 in D Major
Carl Reinecke: Ballade in d minor op.288
Carl Stamitz:Concerto in G Major op. 29
Antonio Vivaldi: Concertos
Flute and Piano
C.P.E.Bach: Sonate in D Major,e minor,G major.
J.S.Bach: Sonate in b minor,E flat Major,A Major,C major, e minor ,E major
Ludwig v Beethoven: Serenade D-Dur, op. 25
Francoix Borne: "Carmen" Fantasie
Theobald Böhm: Grande Polonaise
Theobald Böhm: Fantaisie sur un air de Schubert
Pierre Boulez: Sonatine
Casella: Sicilienne et Burlesque
A.Copland: Duo
C.Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (arr.)
Demersseman: Solo de concert No.6 Op.82
A.F. Doppler: Fantasie pastorale hongroise op. 26
A.F. Doppler: Airs valaques op.10
H.Dutilleux: Sonatine
A.Dvorak: Sonatine in G Major op.100 (arr.)
G. Enesco: Cantabile et Presto
G.Fauré: Fantasie
C. Franck: Sonate
P.Gaubert: Fantaisie
P.Gaubert: Nocturne and allegro scherzando
P.Gaubert: Madrigal
B.Godard: Suite
G.F. Handel: 11 Sonatas
P. Hindemith: Sonate
G.Hue: Fantaisie
A. Jolivet: Chant de Linos
A. Jolivet: Sonata
Fr. Kuhlau: Divertissements
L.Liebermann: Sonata
F. Martin: Ballade
B. Martinu: Sonata
O. Messiaen: le merle noir
W.A. Mozart: Sonatas
Robert Muczynski: Sonata
F. Poulenc: Sonata
S. Prokofiev: Sonata
C. Reinecke: "Undine" Sonata
C. Reinecke: Ballade
A. Roussel: Joueurs de flute
C.Saint-Saëns: Romance op.37
F. Schubert: "Trockne Blumen" variation
P. Taffanel: Freischützfantasie
P. Taffanel: Andante pastoral et Scherzettino
Charles-Marie Widor: Suite op,34
Israeli Repertoire
Avreham Amzalag: "Midbarit"
Avreham Amzalag: "Taksim"
Paul Ben Haim: 3 Songs without words
Yehezkel Braun :Sonata
Shulamit Ran: East wind
Noam Sheriff: Song of songs
Noam Sheriff: Sonata a 3
Moshe Zorman: "Wandering..." for flute & piano
"Esti Rofe' is one of the most talented flautists I have met of her generation"
Andras Adorjan
the remarkable talent of the Israel-born Esti Rofé (who could win any beauty contest, incidentally!),. 'She is a young and wondrously talented musician. If you ever think that the world is losing the next generation of highly gifted artists, I can tell you they are out there..
Spinning Records
"Flutist Esti Rofe' has wondered with beautiful sensitive flute playing"
Yediot Aharonot
"All praises to flutist Esti Rofe'her playing was sweet when necessary ,temperamental when needed and gave an outstanding performance"
The Jerusalem City Magazine
"Esti Rofe has impressed with her wonderful playing"
Maariv
Young impressive flutist Esti Rofe' played with a warm and clear sound"
Welt Online
"Mozart flute concerto no.1 was played by the wonderful flutist Esti Rofe,who played with great skill,grace,and conquered the hearts of the audience with her fluent,rich and sensitive playing"
The Tel Aviv Chamber Music Portal
"...perfect sounding, including its very young flutist Esti Rofé. She was perfect in her role..."
The Madrid notes
"Vivaldi's "the night" concerto is one of his finest. the soloists gave it a great performance.. especially Esti Rofe the flutist"
The Classic Portal
"The Flutist Esti Rofe played the "dance of the good spirits" beautifully"
Habama
More to come....
