Renowned for his extraordinary skill and expressive performances, Emmanuel Pahud brings a wealth of experience to the discussion of intonation, one of the most challenging aspects of flute playing.
Emmanuel Pahud
Emmanuel Pahud began his flute studies at the age of six in Rome. His education continued in Brussels, Paris under Michel Debost, and Basel with Aurèle Nicolet. He won First Prizes at international competitions in Duino (1988), Kobe (1989), and Geneva (1992).
Emmanuel Pahud gained valuable orchestral experience with the Basel Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Philharmonic before joining the Berliner Philharmoniker as principal flute in 1993. After a stint teaching at the Geneva Conservatoire, Pahud rejoined the Philharmonic in April 2002.
As a soloist, Pahud has performed with some of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Berliner Philharmoniker, where he has featured in concertos by Carl Nielsen, Marc-André Dalbavie, Elliott Carter, and Jörg Widmann. He is also known for his work in duos and larger chamber ensembles. His extensive discography has earned him major awards, and in June 2009, he was honored as a Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture for his contributions to French music.
Since 2017, Pahud has served as honorary president of the national French flute association and has received several ECHO awards for his CD recordings. In 2024, he was awarded the Léonie Sonning Music Prize.
