Paul Fleury was born in Connecticut, the only son of a Swiss father and an English mother. He began playing cello at age 7, as the last student of famed European cellist Arpad Szomoru; started performing professionally at age 9, and composing at age eleven. He is currently Solo Cellist for Paradise Pops, and Principal Cellist of both the Space Coast Pops and the Montovani Orchestra.
 
He has a very heavy recording schedule, with three of his own solo releases, and three new recordings planned within the year. He frequently tours with various artists such as Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin, Wayne Gratz, Johnny Mathis, Anne Murray, Donna Summers, Josh Groban, Styxx, Prymary Colorz, Clay Aiken, Alan Parsons, and others in addition to playing with various Broadway touring productions.
 
Mr. Fleury lives and teaches in Orlando; as well as Gainesville, FL, where his students consistently excel in both regional and state competitions. When not touring, recording, playing, or composing music, he is an avid computer gamer, fisherman and antique hunter.
 
He has recorded with Wayne Gratz, Mercy Machine, Prymary Colorz, John Tenuto, Creed, Rod Stewart, Irene Cara, Shinedown, and others.

What is your favorite aspect about being a musician?  The opportunity to reach countless people and transcend simple verbal communication into an emotional experience is the most fascinating part of being a musician.

Which composers most inspire you?  Vivaldi, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Prokofiev

What is your favorite recording?   Paul Fleury plays Bach

What piece are you looking forward to most in the SCSO's 2010 - 2011 Season?  All of them.

For more information on Paul Fleury, visit www.cellopro.net