KLRITA
The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award
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The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Joseph Kalichstein, piano |
A biennial piano trio award, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award (KLRITA) derives its impetus from the desire to honor the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio (Joseph Kalichstein, piano, Jaime Laredo, violin, Sharon Robinson, cello) in perpetuity by giving recognition to this prestigious trio's 35-year contribution to chamber music worldwide. In addition, the award was created to encourage and enhance the careers of accomplished and extraordinarily promising young and "rising" piano trios which will be chosen every other year in perpetuity. Developed by Lois R. Beznos and managed by the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, the KLRITA is believed to be the first piano trio award in the world of classical music and the only such award to be administered by a presenting organization. |
The trios, to be considered, must have been together as ensembles for approximately five to ten years, have agency management and already be actively engaged in touring.
The KLRITA is supported in part by the contribution of $30,000 by each of twenty participating chamber music presenters. A unique advantage to presenters is that, in perpetuity, the presenter will have the benefit of an endowed concert, paid for by the award endowment fund, every other season. Additional major support has been contributed by Samuel and Jean Frankel, the Matilda R. Wilson Fund and the Whitney Fund.
