The Station Trio
Frank Thomas (Violin), Ronald Harding (Violoncello), Hubert Pengelly (Pianoforte)

Frank Bridge's first interest in chamber music was from the performer's point of view. He began his career as a viola player, quickly winning distinction in that field, and on one occasion had the rare honour of acting as deputy for Professor Wirth in the old Joachim Quartet.
Among his slighter chamber music pieces are three sets of Miniatures for Pianoforte Trio, all delightfully melodious and well within the capacity of inexperienced performers, although built with real musicianly skill. Each is dedicated to a trio of young people, so that he is clearly fortunate in his youthful friends. And they in turn may well be proud of such pleasant music which bears their names.
The third set begins with a very gracious flowing waltz; the second movement is no less melodious, and the third is a merry Hornpipe in which the young players are introduced to a deft use of the device of imitation.