Paolo Taballione

In 2004 he was chosen by Riccardo Muti as Principal Flute of the “L. Cherubini” Youth Symphony Orchestra made up of the best young talent in Italy and in 2005, under the direction of R. Muti, he began his career as soloist in the Cathedral of Trani in a concert in honour of the FAO, which met with great critical acclaim: “Paolo Taballione, admirable flutist!” (Il Giornale).

From there onwards his intense activity as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician led him to perform successfully in the most important concert hall in Europe, including the Musikverein in Vienna, Gasteig in Munich, the Festspielhaus in Salzburg, the Berlin Philharmonie, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, playing as a soloist with orchestras such as the Bavarian State Orchestra, Bach Collegium München, Orchestra Reino de Aragón, “I cameristi” of Santa Cecilia, Georgian Sinfonietta, and others.

In addition to being invited to hold recitals, concerts, and master classes at many international music institutions, he has recorded as a soloist for the most important Radio in Germany and Italy, including the Bayerischer Rundfunk and the Radio Rai Filodiffusione.

From 2006 to 2008 he served as principal flute in the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra conducted by Z. Mehta and in 2008 he became the flute soloist of the “Bayerische Staatsoper” in Munich. Invited as Principal Flute by some of the most important European orchestras he performs under the direction of conductors such as L. Maazel, Z. Mehta, R. Muti, and the most important soloists on the international scene.

Paolo Taballione plays on a 19.5K Powell flute.