Paolo Taballione
● “Solo Flute Marathon” – Live 2019 concert at Auditorium del Suffragio (Lucca); works by Telemann, Berio, Sciarrino, Maresz, Ichiyanagi (released 2025)
● “Mozart Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314” – With Orchestra Sinfonica Brutia, cond. Marco Titotto (Global Flute Excellence Awards 2024 nomination feature)
● Radio & Live Broadcasts – Performances recorded for major broadcasters in Germany and Italy, including Bayerischer Rundfunk and RAI
● Conservatorio “S. Cecilia” (Rome) – Diploma in Flute, summa cum laude (2001), class of Prof. G. Schiavone
● Conservatorio “S. Cecilia” (Rome) – Diploma in Composition with distinction (2008), class of M° F. Carotenuto
● Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique de Genève (Switzerland) – Diplôme de Soliste avec distinction (2007), class of Prof. Jacques Zoon
● Additional training in piano, harmony, chamber music, and orchestral repertoire (Youth Symphony Orchestra “L. Cherubini” under Riccardo Muti, 2004–2005)
● Professor of Flute, Mozarteum University Salzburg (since 2018)
● International masterclasses at leading festivals and conservatories (Europe, Asia, USA)
● Recognized for operatic flute arrangements (Carmen ● Fantasy, La Traviata Fantasy) regularly performed in concert
● Interviews and features published by Powell Flutes, Adams Musical Instruments, and international flute media
ABOUT PAOLO TABALLIONE
Paolo Taballione is an internationally acclaimed Italian flutist and soloist, praised for his brilliant tone, virtuosity, and interpretive depth.
A graduate of the Conservatorio “S. Cecilia” in Rome (summa cum laude) and the Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique de Genève (Diplôme de Soliste “avec distinction”), he has built a career that spans orchestral leadership, solo recitals, and chamber music on the world’s leading stages.
Winner of top international competitions — including the V. Bucchi International Competition (2004) and the D. Cimarosa International Competition (2005, unanimous decision) — Taballione was selected by Riccardo Muti as principal flutist of the Youth Symphony Orchestra “L. Cherubini,” launching his career with great critical acclaim.
Career Highlights
- Principal Flutist, Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (2006–2008) under Zubin Mehta.
- Principal Flutist, Bayerische Staatsoper (Munich) since 2008, performing regularly with leading orchestras such as the Munich Philharmonic, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, NDR Symphony Hamburg, Zurich Opera Orchestra, and Dresden Philharmonic.
- Collaborations with renowned conductors including Riccardo Muti, Zubin Mehta, Lorin Maazel, Kent Nagano, Seiji Ozawa, Yury Temirkanov, Daniel Harding, Kirill Petrenko.
Appearances at top concert halls: Vienna Musikverein, Berlin Philharmonie, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, KKL Lucerne, Salzburg Festspielhaus, Rome Parco della Musica, Teatro San Carlo Naples.
Frequent guest at international festivals, masterclasses, and radio broadcasts in Germany and Italy.
Recent Activities
- Featured soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic at the Europakonzert 2025 in Bari under Riccardo Muti, broadcast worldwide.
- Led an advanced flute masterclass at the MusicaRiva Festival 2025 in Riva del Garda, Italy.
- Release of his acclaimed 2019 solo flute recital recording, showcasing repertoire from Telemann to Berio and Sciarrino.