Trio in F, Op. 18 played by The Bronkhurst Trio:
John Fry (violin)
Edward Robinson (cello)
Henry Bronkhurst (piano)
Of Saint- Saens's two piano trios, the first, in F, dates .from 1863, when the composer was twenty-eight. Emile Baumann says that it ' marks one of the most inspired moments of his youth. The opening theme expresses the joy of adventure.' The humorous scherzo is also full of youthful gaiety, but the crown of the work is the lovely andante.