20th Malta Spring Festival | Shostakovich Sonatas

Dmitry Shostakovich’s chamber works feature deeply expressive and structurally masterful compositions performed by distinguished artists. Adam Klocek, Grammy-winning cellist and conductor, brings passion and precision to the Cello Sonata, a lyrical and intense work from Shostakovich’s early career. Dmitry Sitkovetsky, acclaimed violinist and conductor, performs the late Violin Sonata, a complex and introspective piece blending twelve-tone techniques and profound emotional depth. Alexandre Razera, noted Brazilian violist, and pianist Debbie Shah, a versatile collaborative artist, present the Viola Sonata, Shostakovich’s final work, marked by elegiac reflection. Together, these artists deliver a powerful exploration of Shostakovich’s evolving musical voice.

Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin

Alexandre Razera, viola

Adam Klocek, cello

Debbie Shah, piano

Shostakovich | Sonata in for cello and piano in D minor, op.40

Shostakovich | Sonata for violin and piano in G minor, op. 134

Shostakovich | Sonata for viola and piano in C major, op.147