Trio Pantoum

“The physical confrontation between the score and its performers reveals an absolute cohesion and an authority of expression that one rarely has the chance to applaud. Masterful!”
Alain Cochard • ConcertClassic

After nearly ten years of existence, Trio Pantoum has established itself as one of the most sought-after ensembles of its generation, performing on five continents.

Its name, “Pantoum”, refers to a poetic form of Malay origin, famously used by Ravel: interwoven quatrains with repeating lines that echo from one stanza to the next. Demanding and hypnotic, this form requires rigor, breath, and a strong architectural sense — an image that perfectly reflects the Trio’s artistic approach: intertwining personalities, sculpting sound, and building a shared sonic architecture.

In 2023, Trio Pantoum experienced a meteoric rise, winning First Prize at the Haydn Competition in Vienna, followed by First Prize and two special prizes at the Lyon International Chamber Music Competition. These accolades marked a turning point, leading to high-profile engagements (La Seine Musicale, Radio France Montpellier Festival, La Roque d’Anthéron, La Chaise-Dieu), a tour with La Belle Saison — including a recital at the Bouffes du Nord — and growing international visibility. That summer, the trio stood out in Asia and Oceania, earning Second Prizes at the Melbourne and Osaka competitions, then returned to Europe to win Third Prize and two special prizes at the prestigious ARD Competition in Munich. Now recognized on a global scale, they have been invited to major venues such as the Philharmonie de Paris, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Monte-Carlo Opera House. Their victory at the 21st “Trio di Trieste” Competition in 2022 also led to a notable tour triopantoum.com through Italy’s finest concert halls and music festivals.

Formed in Paris in 2016, the Trio received guidance from Claire Désert and Trio Wanderer before entering a residency at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, where they studied under Miguel Da Silva (Quatuor Ysaÿe) and Corina Belcea (Belcea Quartet). They also worked closely with mentors such as Hatto Beyerle, Johannes Meissl, Patrick Jüdt, and Xavier Gagnepain.

Drawing from these enriching encounters, Trio Pantoum embraces an approach akin to that of a string quartet: unwavering dedication to form, meticulous attention to detail, and a constant search for cohesion.

In April 2025, their debut album MODERN TIMES will be released by La Dolce Volta, featuring works by Arensky, Ravel, and Srnka — an audacious stylistic journey, immediately acclaimed by the press: “A spectacular debut in the discography” (Le Monde).

The Trio will soon perform in London (Wigmore Hall), Amsterdam (Concertgebouw), Copenhagen, and in Ankara (Bilkent Concert Hall), where it will play Beethoven’s Triple Concerto alongside the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra.

Trio Pantoum is a laureate of the Fondation Banque Populaire, an artist-in-residence at the Fondation Singer-Polignac, and receives support from the Fondation Safran pour la Musique.