Communication Quatuor Ludwig
Mozart : Quatuor K 458 “La chasse” 25’
Mozart : Quatuor dit “Milanais” K 159 13’
Schubert : 13ème quatuor “Rosamunde”
Origins and Growth
Founded in 1985 after winning first prizes with distinction at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, the Ludwig Quartet went on to join the advanced string quartet program under the guidance of Bruno Pasquier. The ensemble also benefited from the advice of conductor Sergiu Celibidache and worked closely with the Berg, Tokyo, Amadeus, LaSalle, and Kolish Quartets.
After receiving awards at numerous international competitions (Menuhin Foundation, Portsmouth Competition, Arthur Honegger Competition, and the Vittorio Gui Competition in Florence), the Ludwig Quartet was invited to spend a year at Yale University with the Tokyo Quartet, before being appointed Quartet-in-Residence at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.
Over 30 Years of Concerts and Passion
Over the years, the Ludwig Quartet has been invited to perform in prestigious venues around the world, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Opéra Comique, the Cité de la Musique, the Musée d’Orsay, the Orangerie de Sceaux, the Cziffra Auditorium at La Chaise-Dieu, Wigmore Hall in London, Merkin Hall in New York, the National Theatre in Taipei, and the National Theatre in Shanghai. On tour, the ensemble has performed throughout Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan, New Caledonia, Korea, the Middle East, Africa, and India.
In recognition of their outstanding achievements, the founding members of the Ludwig Quartet were appointed Knights of the Order of Arts and Letters.
Leaving Their Mark
The Ludwig Quartet has built an extensive discography that has received numerous awards, including the Grand Prix du Disque Lyrique, the Grand Prix de l’Académie du Disque Français, the Grand Prix International du Disque of the Académie Charles Cros, and the Grand Prix du Midem. Their most recent release, Carnet de Voyage, was issued in 2018 on the Ameson label.
New Paths and New Voices
With a curious approach to contemporary repertoire, the Ludwig Quartet has premiered many works in collaboration with composers such as Thierry Escaich, Philippe Hersant, Michael Lévinas, Alain Louvier, and Ivan Jevtic.
The ensemble is deeply committed to collaborating with other musicians on stage, including Abdel Rahman El Bacha, François-René Duchâble, Marie-Josèphe Jude, Anne Quéffélec, Dana Ciocarlie (piano), as well as Emmanuelle Bertrand (cello) and Christophe Gaugué (viola).
Since its founding, the Ludwig Quartet—pioneers in this genre—has conceived and produced text-and-music performances in collaboration with outstanding actors such as Marie-Christine Barrault, Michel Bouquet, Fanny Cottençon, Jean-François Balmer, François Marthouret, Didier Sandre, and Nicolas Vaude. This distinctive approach to performances with actors enables the Ludwig Quartet to reach a broader, less specialized audience.
Sharing and Passing On
When not on stage, the Ludwig Quartet is deeply committed to teaching, offering numerous masterclasses and educational projects for conservatories, as well as for wider audiences unfamiliar with musical practice. The ensemble is also frequently invited to mentor young professional quartets.
The musicians of the Ludwig Quartet are united by a profound love of chamber music, which they passionately champion around the world in pursuit of an ever-elusive ideal.
The Ludwig Quartet gratefully acknowledges the support of Spedidam.
BACH/BRAHMS, Chaconne pour la main gauche seule
LISZT, Ballade No. 2
MUSSORGSKY, Tableaux d’une exposition
Born in Paris, Florent is a pianist and multidisciplinary artist. He regularly studies with the eminent pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja and has further refined his artistic identity through the advanced postgraduate program “Diplôme d’Artiste Interprète” at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he is currently pursuing advanced training in pedagogy.
Having previously studied in Paris with pianists Bruno Rigutto and Hortense Cartier-Bresson, he also earned a Master’s degree at the Hochschule für Musik “Hanns Eisler” in Berlin, in the class of Eldar Nebolsin. He also receives guidance from eminent artists such as Janine Jansen, Tabea Zimmermann, Jean-Marc Luisada, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Kirill Gerstein, Pascal Devoyon, and Richard Goode.
Florent has toured Asia, performing in numerous concerts in China and Taiwan, including in Guangzhou, Macau, Taipei, and Taoyuan. He also gives a series of public masterclasses at the Macau Conservatory. As a soloist, he has been invited to perform with the Normandy Regional Orchestra and the Conservatory’s Laureates Orchestra.
ported by the DAAD, ADAMI, Société Générale, and the Tokyo Foundation, he won First Prize and the Audience Prize at the Claude Bonneton International Piano Competition in 2017. He subsequently won 2nd Prize at the Nice Côte d’Azur International Piano Competition, and 3rd Prize as well as the Audience Prize at the Georges Cziffra International Competition. More recently, he also won 1st Prize at the Verão Clássico Awards in Lisbon, the Grand Prize at the Sviatoslav Richter International Piano Competition in Seoul, and 1st Prize at the Young Euregio Piano Award. In 2022, he was awarded 1st Prize at the International Competition for Young Talents in Normandy.
Alongside his musical activities, Florent is also passionate about theater and studied Dramatic Arts at the Cours Simon and then at the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory in the 9th arrondissement. In 2017, he directed a performance based on Bernard-Marie Koltès’ monologue *The Night Just Before the Forests*, blending theater, dance, and improvised music. An artist-in-residence at the Cité internationale des arts since 2022, he is presenting his first solo exhibition there, entitled *hope you find your paradise*, which combines photography and music. For the 2025-2026 season, he is creating, alongside director Jean-Christophe Barbaud, the show *Beethoven: Intimate Sonatas*, as both musician and actor, supported by the Théâtre Municipal de Fontainebleau, as well as *The Soldier’s Tale* with Marie Oppert of the Comédie-Française.
For his latest creation, based on Mussorgsky, he has brought together works commissioned from ten visual artists and combined them with music, working with a team that includes a set designer, costume designer, writer, and lighting designer.
triopantoum.com Photo: Clément Pimenta
Program :
Joseph Haydn — Trio Hob. XV:29 en mi bémol majeur
Maurice Ravel — Trio en la mineur
Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski — Trio en la mineur
“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 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.