‘‘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.
In 2026, Paul will give the world premiere of a new concerto by Danny Elfman.
His new group, Trio Mediterraneo, debuted in Canada to a sold-out audience and will record their first album at Miraval Studios—Brad Pitt’s state-of-the-art recording studio in southern France.
Paul is teaming up with legendary pianist Gabriela Montero to launch a jazz program at the Prager Festival.