Haydn Piano Trio No. 24 in D Major (1795), Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 (1924) and Chaminade Piano Trio No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 11 (1881)

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the string quartet and piano trio. His contributions to musical form have led him to be called “Father of the Symphony” and “Father of the String Quartet”.

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) was a Soviet-era Russian composer and pianist. He is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century and one of its most popular composers. His music is characterized by sharp contrasts, elements of the grotesque, and ambivalent tonality.

Cécile Louise Stéphanie Chaminade (1857-1944) was a French composer and pianist. In 1913, she was awarded the Légion d’Honneur, a first for a female composer. Her musical style was rooted in both Romantic and French tradition throughout her career and her music has been described as tuneful, highly accessible and mildly chromatic.