Piano Trio No 1 in F major, Op 18 (Saint-Saëns)
from Saint-Saëns: Piano Trios (CDA67538)
1 Allegro vivace [7'14]
2 Andante [8'02]
3 Scherzo: Presto [3'37]
4 Allegro [6'27]
25 minutes 20 seconds 4 tracks
‘Well, the Florestan Trio have done it again—if this disc doesn't at least win a Gramophone Award nomination, I'll eat my hat. Indeed, such is the cumulative emotional impact of these performan ...
‘The Florestan's rhythmic verve, subtle shading and luminous, sparkling textures (pianist Susan Tomes's cascading fingerwork a constant delight) catch the trio's spirit to perfection. A winner’ (The D ...
‘Violinist Anthony Marwood and cellist Richard Lester are at their most expressively subtle and sweet-toned, floating phrases with a compelling memorability … add to that Susan Tomes's melt-in-th ...