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Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award
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 30-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. The winning trios will benefit from presentation on the series of all of the following twenty participating trio award presenters:
In addition to being presented on the series of these twenty presenters, the winning trio will also benefit from the services of Kenneth Warren & Son, Ltd., one of the oldest string instrument dealerships in the U.S., founded in 1924. The winners of the Award will have the advantage of the contribution by Kenneth Warren & Son of instrument maintenance services by its workshop in addition to its efforts to identify the highest quality violins and cellos as prospective loans to the trio winners during the award periods. Additionally, Azica Records will produce a CD recording of the winning ensemble and will make the recording available at the twenty presenter sites. In December, 2003, the Claremont Trio was named the first KLRITA winner and completed its two-year Award tour during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons. The 2005 winner, the Trio con Brio Copenhagen, began its Award tour in 2007-2008 and will complete it during the 2007-2008 season. The ATOS Trio embarks on its Award tour in 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. For more information about the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, please visit www.franksalomon.com. For more information about the ATOS Trio, please visit www.atos-trio.de. For the Trio con Brio Copenhagen, please visit www.trioconbrio.dk and for the Claremont Trio, please visit www.claremonttrio.com. Significant recognition opportunities are available for additional major donors to the award endowment. For information, please contact Lois Beznos, President, Chamber Music Society of Detroit at 248-737-9980. Chamber Music Society of Detroit |
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