For over four decades of success the world over, including many award-winning recordings and newly commissioned works, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio continues to dazzle audiences and critics alike with its performances. Since making their debut at the White House for President Carter’s Inauguration in January 1977, pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson have set the standard for performance of the piano trio literature. This album marks their first release on Signum Classics.
“[In Celebration (Trio No. 1)] It’s dance rhythms were chosen to span that 70-year period, from Boogie-woogie and be-bop to the Charleston and Salsa. It’s great fun, effortlessly transcending the tone-row that generates its musical material…the playing here is technically right on the money and infectiously joyful, reflecting decades of experience…Immaculately played in stunning sound, it’s a disc you’ll want to play over and over again” – Musical America
“Silverman’s exuberant eclecticism is evident in the two trios recorded here….The [second] trio has a daring but effective dramatic structure. It’s also full of fun…. ‘Fear no more the heat o’ the sun’ sung here quite expressively by Sting…. The Trio’s performances are eloquent and richly characterful.” – Gramophone