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. This 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.
1 Sonata for Cello in D minor, Op. 40-I. Allegro Non Troppo
2 Sonata for Cello in D minor, Op. 40-II. Allegro
3 Sonata for Cello in D minor, Op. 40-III. Largo
4 Sonata for Cello in D minor, Op. 40-IV. Allegro
5 Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1-I. Largo
6 Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1-II. Presto
7 Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1-III. Largo
8 Suite Italienne, K034B-I. Introduzione
9 Suite Italienne, K034B-II. Serenata
10 Suite Italienne, K034B-III. Aria
11 Suite Italienne, K034B-IV. Tarantella
12 Suite Italienne, K034B-V. Minuetto E Finale
- Disc 2 -
1 Sonata for Cello No. 2, Op. 63-I. Moderato
2 Sonata for Cello No. 2, Op. 63-II. Andante
3 Sonata for Cello No. 2, Op. 63-III. Allegro
4 Sonata for Cello in C Major, Op. 119-I. Andante Grave - Moderato Animato - Andante - Andante Grave, Come Prima
5 Sonata for Cello in C Major, Op. 119-II. Moderato - Andante Dolce - Moderato Primo
6 Sonata for Cello in C Major, Op. 119-III. Allegro, Ma Non Troppo
7 Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 19-I. Lento - Allegro Moderato
8 Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 19-II. Allegro Scherzando
9 Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 19-III. Andante
10 Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 19-IV. Allegro Mosso
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. This 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.
