The glorious Schubert B flat major Trio‚ like Beethoven’s Archduke‚ opens with a great‚ memorable swinging tune‚ yet when the melody is gently repeated (0'57") the Florestan players show how completely they are within the Schubertian sensibility. Their playing is emotionally strong‚ yet full of thoughtfully subtle‚ wonderfully responsive touches‚ as at the preparation for the first­movement recapitulation‚ and the delightful interplay thereafter (10'29" and onwards). Richard Lester and Susan Tomes open the Andante with disarming simplicity – and just listen to the spontaneous dialogue between all three players later (between 5'00" and when the main theme returns so seductively at 6'14"). The Scherzo sparkles with just the right light­hearted touch and Anthony Marwood leads into the Trio most delicately and winningly‚ while the finale has an airy grace which is irresistible. In short this stands out among modern recordings of this fine work and the contrasts of the heartfelt Notturno are equally telling. The Movement in B flat makes a freshly endearing bonus. Superbly balanced by Tony Faulkner and Andrew Keener‚ the recording is completely lifelike‚ and the acoustic of the Henry Wood Hall creates an ideal ambience. This will be hard to beat‚ and one eagerly awaits the E flat major Trio (due for release in July).