The Eckerle Piano Duo, consisting of Mariko and Volker Eckerle, was founded in 2006 and is known for its cleverly conceived concert programmes and recordings of rarely heard pieces.
Historical Context
Before sound recording, piano arrangements, especially for piano duet, were the primary way for people to experience and learn large-scale orchestral works at home.
Recording & Production
This album includes world premiere recordings by the Eckerle Piano Duo, with tracks recorded in August 2019 and August 2020 in Karlsruhe and Baden-Baden, Germany.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann was a keen piano duet player himself and composed significant original works for this formation, such as the Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of a seven-volume series, conceived by Schumann researcher Joachim Draheim, presenting all orchestral works arranged for piano duet by Schumann or under his supervision.
Composition History
Schumann rarely created piano duet arrangements of his own orchestral works himself, but he almost always supervised arrangements made by musicians in his circle.
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