Paolo Taballione
● Principal Flutist, Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Florence (2006–2008) under Zubin Mehta
● Former Principal Flutist, Youth Symphony Orchestra “L. Cherubini,” selected by Riccardo Muti (2004)
Guest Appearances:
● La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra (Milan)
● Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (Rome)
● Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
● Mahler Chamber Orchestra
● NDR Symphony Orchestra Hamburg
● Zurich Opera House Orchestra
● Dresden Philharmonic
● Bach Collegium München
● Solo Recitals at prestigious venues across Europe — Vienna Musikverein, Berlin Philharmonie, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Salzburg Festspielhaus, Parco della Musica Rome, Teatro San Carlo Naples, KKL Lucerne.
● 2019 Flute Marathon Recital (Auditorium del Suffragio, Lucca) — complete evening of solo flute repertoire from Telemann to Berio, Sciarrino, Maresz, and Ichiyanagi; released online in 2025.
● Chamber Collaborations with renowned soloists and ensembles, performing a wide range of repertoire from baroque trio sonatas to contemporary works.
● Festival Appearances at international flute and chamber music festivals (e.g., MusicaRiva, Salzburg Festival), combining traditional repertoire with his own operatic flute arrangements (Carmen Fantasy, La Traviata Fantasy).
● 2019 Solo Flute Marathon Recital (Lucca, Italy), released online in 2025 — repertoire from Telemann to Berio and Sciarrino.
● Broadcast performances for Bayerischer Rundfunk and RAI.
● Featured concert recordings with major orchestras available through international broadcasters and online platforms.
● Conservatorio “S. Cecilia” (Rome) – Diploma in Flute, summa cum laude (2001), Prof. G. Schiavone
● Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique de Genève (Switzerland) – Diplôme de Soliste avec distinction (2007), Prof. Jacques Zoon
● Conservatorio “S. Cecilia” (Rome) – Diploma in Composition with distinction (2008), M° F. Carotenuto
Professor of Flute, Mozarteum University Salzburg (since 2018)
Regular masterclasses at international festivals and conservatories across Europe and beyond.
ABOUT PAOLO TABALLIONE
Paolo Taballione is one of Europe’s leading orchestral flutists, known for his refined sound, versatility, and expressive artistry.
Currently Principal Flutist of the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich (since 2008), he has performed under many of the world’s foremost conductors and collaborated with leading orchestras across Europe.
His orchestral work is complemented by solo appearances, chamber music, and teaching, making him a highly influential figure in today’s flute world.