‘‘Paul Merkelo knows no limits’’
-Der Spiegel Magazine, Germany
"Indeed, Merkelo’s immediately recognizable virtuosity makes even the most demanding moments sound effortless, with almost- unbelievable velocity never coming at the expense of the music itself."
-The Whole Note
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Paul recently premiered four groundbreaking concertos: by Wynton Marsalis and Gabriela Ortiz with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra; by Jeff Beal with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra; and by Anne Victorino D’Almeida with the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra.
Beginning in December 2026, Paul will premiere a new concerto by Danny Elfman with more than 20 orchestras worldwide.
His group, Trio Mediterreneo, will release its first recording of Mediterranean and flamenco music in 2027.