Twice Brahms worked on his first piano trio [op. 8]: In 1854, when he put it to paper and 1889, when he worked on it...

Twice Brahms worked on his first piano trio [op. 8]: In 1854, when he put it to paper and 1889, when he worked on it again and thoroughly revised it. Both versions have their merit and, more importantly still, their own specific musical charm. This applies particularly to the finely chiselled interpretations by the Abegg Trio. Fono Forum)