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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio is a classical music ensemble consisting of pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime Laredo, and cellist Sharon Robinson. The trio was formed in 1977 and has since become one of the most renowned and respected chamber music groups in the world. Joseph Kalichstein was born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1946. He began playing the piano at the age of five and went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City. He made his debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 17 and has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras. In addition to his work with the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, he is also a sought-after soloist and chamber musician. Jaime Laredo was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia in 1941. He began playing the violin at the age of five and went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He made his debut with the San Francisco Symphony at the age of 11 and has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras. In addition to his work with the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, he is also a sought-after soloist and conductor. Sharon Robinson was born in New York City in 1949. She began playing the cello at the age of nine and went on to study at the Juilliard School. She has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and is also a sought-after chamber musician. In addition to her work with the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, she has also collaborated with many other musicians, including pianist André Watts and violinist Itzhak Perlman. The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio was formed in 1977, when the three musicians were asked to perform together at the White House for President Jimmy Carter. The performance was a success, and the trio decided to continue playing together. They made their debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. later that year and have since performed at many of the world's leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Royal Albert Hall. The trio has recorded extensively, with over 20 albums to their name. They have received numerous awards and accolades for their recordings, including three Grammy nominations. Their recording of the complete Beethoven piano trios won the Grand Prix du Disque and was named Record of the Year by Stereo Review. In addition to their work as a trio, Kalichstein, Laredo, and Robinson are also active as soloists and chamber musicians. They have collaborated with many other musicians, including pianist Emanuel Ax, violinist Joshua Bell, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio has also been active in promoting music education. They have conducted masterclasses and workshops for young musicians around the world, and have served as artists-in-residence at many universities and music schools. Throughout their career, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio has been praised for their technical virtuosity, musical sensitivity, and deep understanding of the chamber music repertoire. They have been described as "one of the most satisfying chamber ensembles on the scene today" by The New York Times, and "a model of chamber music at its best" by The Washington Post. In recognition of their contributions to the world of classical music, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio has received many honors and awards. They were awarded the Avery Fisher Prize in 1987, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music.

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