The Hecker Helmchen duo is renowned for the high standard of their performances, which is reflected in their recordings. The German cellist Marie-Elisabeth Hecker caused a sensation by winning both the First Prize and two Special Prizes at the eighth Rostropovich Competition twenty years ago, whilst Martin Helmchen has also been performing on the most prestigious international stages for two decades. They are partners both on and off the concert platform and are passionate advocates of chamber music.
From Eastern Europe is a Double Album anthology of Russian music for cello and piano is a journey through the most beautiful and intense pieces of the 20th century and will undoubtedly find a special place in the discography.Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Cello
Martin Helmchen, Piano
Tracklist
Total time: 01:19:11
1.
Sonata for Cello No. 2, Op. 63: I. Moderato
06:23
2.
Sonata for Cello No. 2, Op. 63: II. Andante
08:28
3.
Sonata for Cello No. 2, Op. 63: III. Allegro
06:03
4.
Sonata for Cello in C Major, Op. 119: I. Andante grave - Moderato animato - Andante - Andante grave,
11:01
5.
Sonata for Cello in C Major, Op. 119: II. Moderato - Andante dolce - Moderato primo
04:58
6.
Sonata for Cello in C Major, Op. 119: III. Allegro, ma non troppo
08:03
7.
Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 19: I. Lento - Allegro moderato
10:26
8.
Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 19: II. Allegro scherzando
06:40
9.
Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 19: III. Andante
06:08
10.
Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 19: IV. Allegro mosso
11:01
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The Hecker Helmchen duo is renowned for the high standard of their performances, which is reflected in their recordings. The German cellist Marie-Elisabeth Hecker caused a sensation by winning both the First Prize and two Special Prizes at the eighth Rostropovich Competition twenty years ago, whilst Martin Helmchen has also been performing on the most prestigious international stages for two decades. They are partners both on and off the concert platform and are passionate advocates of chamber music.
From Eastern Europe is a Double Album anthology of Russian music for cello and piano is a journey through the most beautiful and intense pieces of the 20th century and will undoubtedly find a special place in the discography.Marie-Elisabeth Hecker, Cello
Martin Helmchen, Piano