Philippe Bernold

Philippe Bernold, flutist, conductor Philippe Bernold began his musical studies in Colmar, France, studying the flute and later composition and conducting under René Matter, himself a student of Charles and Fritz Münch. Prize He then attended the Paris Conservatory, where he earned the First prize in flute and the next year, at the age of 23, was appointed first flute of the National Opera Orchestra of Lyon. In 1987 he won First Prize in the Jean-Pierre Rampal International Competition in Paris Jean-Pierre Rampal This award allowed him to start a career as a soloist, performing with world famous artists and orchestras such as: M. Rostropovitch, R. Capuçon, G. Opitz, A. Tharaud with Paris Orchestra, Manchester Hallé Orchestra, Tapiola Sinfonietta, National Orchestra of Lyon, Toky