From Eastern Europe

Description

The Hecker Helmchen duo is recognized for the high level of its performances. Their discography bears witness to this. Twenty years ago, the German cellist Marie-Elisabeth Hecker caused a sensation by winning both the First Prize and two Special Prizes at the eighth Rostropovich Competition. Martin Helmchen has also been performing on the most prestigious international stages for two decades. Together, they form a duo both in life and on stage and defend chamber music with passion. They have decided to record this anthology of Russian music for cello and piano. A panorama centered on the most beautiful and most intense pieces of the 20th century. Performances that are destined to leave their mark on the discography.