The Ernest Piano Trio
“A vision full of light, freedom, enthusiasm, and humor” France Musique
Founded in 2019 in Geneva, the Trio Ernest has established itself as a one-of-a-kind ensemble, brilliantly bringing classical music and its traditions into dialogue with the challenges of the 21st century. Passionately championing female composers by systematically including them in their programs, refusing to fly to their concerts in Europe, and regularly commissioning new works to keep their repertoire vibrant… one thing is certain: the trio is not afraid to take a stand.
“That’s how it’s done! A truly extraordinary trio.” ABC Classic
Reflecting this bold and demanding approach, his discography ventures off the beaten path and readily brings together Joseph Haydn and Jacqueline Fontyn, or the German Romantic tradition and Eléonore Billy’s nyckelharpa. Each of his recordings has been recognized by international critics, who regularly honor him with awards such as Gramophone Editor’s Choice, the Radio Classique Trophy, ABC Classic’s Album of the Week, De Keuze van Klara, and the Diapason d’Or.
“The performers easily stand out from their competitors.” Diapason
The trio shines on major stages: Victoria Hall in Geneva, the Shanghai Oriental Art Center, Bozar in Brussels, Salle Cortot in Paris, the Museo del Violino in Cremona, the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, the Flanders Festival in Ghent, and the Ravel Festival. The ensemble has also won numerous awards, including the Pro Musicis Prize, first prize at the Verao Classico, and the Chamber Music Award at the ISA Festival. This international presence is complemented by strong roots in Geneva, where the three musicians have been developing their own concert series with complete creative freedom since 2021. In its home base of Geneva, the trio experiments and reinvents its relationship with the audience through initiatives such as musical brunches, dawn concerts at the Bains des Pâquis, and a secret concert with Les Pianos égarés, among others.
“One to watch.” Gramophone
Trained at some of Europe’s most prestigious institutions (Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, European Chamber Music Academy, ProQuartet, Bern University of the Arts), the trio’s career has been particularly shaped by their encounters with their two mentors, Patrick Jüdt and Mathieu Herzog. Their unique vision of music and their deep knowledge of European traditions continue to inspire the three musicians in their daily work. Thanks to the generous support of the Boubo-Music Foundation (Switzerland), Stanislas Gosset plays a violin by Francesco Goffriller made in Venice circa 1735, and Clément Dami plays a cello by Giacinto Santagiuliana made in Vicenza circa 1850.