The trio is one of the longest-lasting chamber ensembles with all of its original members, having debuted in 1977 at the inauguration of president Jimmy Carter.
[3] In the 2003-2004 season, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts appointed Kalichstein–Laredo–Robinson Ensemble in Residence.
During the classical season, the Kalichstein–Laredo–Robinson trio typically maintains a heavy touring schedule.
The trio is also known for its dedication to commissioning and performing new works, having commissioned and debuted pieces by important contemporary composers including Richard Danielpour, David Del Tredici, Daron Aric Hagen, Haflidi Hallgrimsson, John Harbison, Katherine Hoover, Leon Kirchner, David Ludwig, David Ott, Arvo Pärt, André Previn, Ned Rorem, Stanley Silverman, Joan Tower, Ezequiel Viñao, and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich.
They most recently released a CD of the Schubert's piano trios and the "Arpeggione" Sonata;[4] additionally, Laredo and Robinson also released in 2011 a CD of Double Concerti for violin and cello called "Triple Doubles.