Homage to D. Shostakovich. Trio tríptic.

Homage to Dmitri Shostakóvich project – 120th anniversary of his birth Marking the 120th anniversary of the birth of Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975), this programme pays tribute to one of the most influential and complex figures of the 20th century. Exploring different stages of his chamber music, the trio of violin, cello and piano offers an immersion in the Russian composer's sound world, where lyricism, irony, tension and profound expressiveness coexist. The first half of the concert opens with the Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano, presented here in a transcription for piano trio. This selection of short movements of contrasting character – Prelude, Gavotte, Elegy, Waltz and Polka – reveals Shostakovich's melodic ingenuity and humour at their most accessible and light-hearted. Next comes the Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8, composed in 1923 when he was just 17. A youthful work already displaying remarkable maturity, it stands out for its emotional intensity and bold thematic treatment, anticipating features that would define his later style. The second half is devoted entirely to the monumental Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67, written in 1944 during the Second World War. Conceived as a tribute to a close friend who had died, this work reflects the drama and anguish of its time, combining introspection with passages of harrowing starkness. Its celebrated final movement, which incorporates elements of Jewish folklore, is one of the most powerful testaments to Shostakovich's artistic and human commitment. This programme seeks not only to celebrate the legacy of an essential composer, but also to offer audiences an intense and illuminating musical experience through three of his most significant works for piano trio. Programme: Five Pieces for Violin, Cello and Piano 1. Prelude 2. Gavotte 3. Elegy 4. Waltz 5. Polka Trio Op. 8 No. 1 in C minor Trio Op. 67 No. 2