Commemorating Shostakovich: Evgeny Kissin and friends

On February 17, The Barbican Hall will host a concert dedicated to the great composer Shostakovich. The repertoire includes Four Verses of Captain Lebyadkin, Shostakovich’s last vocal work, the mournful and melodic Piano Trio No. 2, which was performed at the composer’s own public memorial service, and the Sonata for Viola and Piano, Shostakovich’s last completed work.

Led by virtuoso Evgeny Kissin, four renowned musicians bring unique insights to Shostakovich’s works: the celebrated bass singer Alexander Roslavets joins in Four Verses of Captain Lebyadkin, the legendary Gideon Kremer, a violinist, joins the Kissin Trio’s permaneBarbican Hall nt cellist for Piano Trio No. 2, and Maxim Rysanov brings the concert to a close.

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