Press
“Merkelo’s flawless intonation, seemingly limitless breath control and superior tonal production were given further opportunity to shine in a solo trumpet account of the same composer’s aria “Summertime”, from Porgy and Bess, played by way of encore in response to the ovation he had received. The audience (and orchestra members) responded to this display with a further outbreak of unrestrained enthusiasm."
-Cape Times
"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
“I find Paul Merkelo’s virtuosity and ease of expressive and dynamic versatility simply amazing.”
-Classical Music Sentinel
“Paul Merkelo, trompette solo de l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, a été magistral dans L’été. Sa virtuosité se fond tout naturellement à cette relecture de la «saison du soleil en feu.”
-babillartmontreal.com
“Paul Merkelo, OSM's solo trumpet since 1995, was able to take up the challenge of navigating through the notes of the play brilliantly.”
-mattv.ca