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Sharon Robinson

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Sharon Robinson is an American cellist known for her work as a soloist and chamber musician. She is a founding member of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, a prominent chamber music ensemble formed in the 1970s alongside pianist Joseph Kalichstein and violinist Jaime Laredo. The trio is known for its extensive recordings and performances of standard piano trio repertoire. Robinson also maintains an active solo career, performing with major symphony orchestras globally.

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What is the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio?

It is a piano trio comprising pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime Laredo, and cellist Sharon Robinson. The ensemble made its White House debut at President Jimmy Carter's inauguration in January 1977. [Trio biography](https://kalichstein-laredo-robinson-trio.com/the-trio-biography/)

What kind of music is Sharon Robinson known for?

She is known for solo cello, chamber music, and the piano-trio repertoire performed with Kalichstein and Laredo. The trio has commissioned new works and maintained a substantial recording career alongside its international concert schedule. [Trio biography](https://kalichstein-laredo-robinson-trio.com/the-trio-biography/)

Where has Sharon Robinson taught?

Sharon Robinson and Jaime Laredo joined the instrumental and chamber-music faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2012. Before that, both taught at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. [Trio biography](https://kalichstein-laredo-robinson-trio.com/the-trio-biography/)

Why is the trio unusual among chamber ensembles?

The original three members maintained the same lineup for decades while also pursuing separate solo and teaching careers. Their debut in 1977 and long-running commissioning and recording work are central parts of the ensemble's identity. [Trio biography](https://kalichstein-laredo-robinson-trio.com/the-trio-biography/)