Making a debut playing the music of a relatively obscure composer is a brave move. That said, who could resist the music of Anton Arensky? There’s something wonderfully satisfying about it; in a similar style to his friend and compatriot Tchaikovsky, you’ll find long-breathed lines paired with luxuriously rich harmonies. His music has undergone a long period of neglect, but thanks to the likes of Hyperion the situation appears to be changing, thankfully.

One of the few pieces which has been played with any regularity, his first piano trio, is a sparkling work of imagination and wit. It’s full of memorable (and hummable) melodies, and plenty of fleet-fingered virtuosity – the scherzo dashes like quicksilver up and down the keyboard, with the violin and cello interjecting delightfully throughout. The other movements are passionately performed – Benjamin Nabarro’s fine violin playing is particularly emotive throughout, giving the melodies just the right lilt.

Arensky’s second trio is a darker and more serious work, giving the Leonore Trio plenty of opportunities to demonstrate nuanced playing. The theme and variations in the last movement provide them with some superbly differentiated variations, showcasing all three instrumentalists’ impressively wide range of timbres. When the main theme of...