As bold as he was in his grandiose symphonies (and he was), Dmitri Shostakovich’s true face is revealed in his chamber music works. In these masterpieces, the great composer unfolds his most authentic musical visions, bypassing the self-censorship imposed by the prominence and popularity of symphonic music. The active Aenaon String Quartet, made up of prominent musicians from the Athens State Orchestra, and the great piano soloist Danae Kara, a favourite of Greek and international audiences, explore together the diverse world of the Soviet composer. The Piano Trio No. 2 and String Quartet No. 7 bear the stamp of the grief caused by the death of loved ones, while the Quintet pulsates between introspective melancholy, cries of despair, metaphysical quests and stark, earthy gestures.