Trio Guersan

“Chance encounters” — from a café at a convent to concert tours in Malta and evenings spent sharing ideas over music — mark the origin of Trio Guersan, a French ensemble formed in 2016 through friendship and a shared passion for early music.

Specializing in historically informed performance, the trio brings attention to the rich yet often neglected repertoire of the classical and early romantic string trio, performed on period instruments with a deep understanding of the music’s original context.

Their name honors 18th-century violin maker Louis Guersan, reflecting their dedication to craftsmanship, authenticity, and elegance in interpretation.

Musicians

Mathieu Schmaltz, violin

International soloist and ensemble player, with degrees from CNSMD Lyon, Cologne Hochschule, and Guildhall School in London. Performs with early music ensembles including Les Siècles and Le Concert de l’Hostel-Dieu. Active chamber musician and teacher at the Conservatoire de Rive de Gier.

Aurélie Métivier, viola

Versatile violist and graduate of CNSMD Lyon and Geneva HEM, with a dual focus on modern and historical performance. Performs with leading period and contemporary groups including Les Musiciens du Louvre and Orchestre des Champs-Élysées. Active pedagogue and chamber musician.

Jean-Baptiste Valfré, cello

Baroque cellist trained at CNSMD Lyon and Université de Poitiers. Has collaborated with ensembles such as Le Concert de la Loge and Il Caravagio. Specialist in classical and romantic repertoire on period instruments. Active pedagogue and chamber musician.