The S mons-Ellwood-Short Trio

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 27, 20 January 1928, Page 7

The S mons-Ellwood-Short Trio

The Scherzo and Finale of Brahms to be played by the Symons-Hll-wood-Short Trio next week, are the two last movements of the famous C Major Trio. The Scherzo commences with the mysterious pianissimo passage, suggestive of the whole of the Fairy World out in deadly earnest on some important undertaking. The middle of the movement has a much more flowing character, which eventually gives way to the return of the first soft section. The Finale is full of vigour -much more worldly, and a good contrast after the fairy-like Scherzo.

The Allegro from the C Minor Trio of Mendelssohn is full of spirit and, although not so often heard as the D Minor Trio, is equally fine. Gurlitt will again be represented on this week’s programme. This. miniature trio, although very short, contains all the essentials of a fine. trio-form and melody. The first movement is rhymic. It is some time since any of the numerous trios of Mozart were broadcast by the Symons-Ellwood-Short Trio. This Allegro in C Major is a delightfully melodious composition, |

and will make quite an appeal with its graceful old-world feeling. The Trio of Saint-Saens was written by the composer after one of his numerous sojourns in North Africa. The Andante in particular is most suggestive of the Arabic atmosphere of that country. The finale resembles a conversation between the three instruments, especially the violin and *cello, who seem to ask and answer from beginning to end. Sitt is a modern composer who has a gift of melody. The G. Major Trio is not of great length, but will be enjoyed for its clear exposition of ideas and interesting harmony.