After many years of creating intensely original solo piano and song repertoire, Robert Schumann made a relatively late entry into chamber music. The piano trio genre was initially inspired by Mendelssohn who was considered by Schumann to be ‘the 19th-century Mozart.’ After testing his creative freedom with the Phantasiestücke Schumann increasingly relished the sonorities and musical discourse of strings and piano, and from the effusive energy and ardour that shines through in Op.63 to the deep convictions expressed in Op.110, these works include pages of incredible lyricism and pure enchantment for which Schumann had no rivals.

EsTrio is a Italian chamber ensemble comprised of Laura Gorna (violin), Cecilia Radic (cello), and Laura Manzini (piano). Since their debut in 2005, they have become one of Italy's most prominent chamber ensembles, performing at major venues and music festivals worldwide. The trio is especially dedicated to promoting the works of female composers and has collaborated with artists from diverse disciplines, such as theatre and jazz. EsTrio has recorded for several labels, including Decca and Dynamic, and has performed as soloists with various orchestras. Their name symbolises creative imagination and flair, and they draw inspiration from German, Freudian, and Greek classical cultures.