Volker Eckerle, the other half of the Eckerle Piano Duo, has won numerous prizes in competitions and was awarded the Richard-Wagner-scholarship.
Instruments
The recording was made using a Steinway D piano, a model known for its rich sound.
Composition History
Antonín Dvořák's Eight Waltzes for Piano Four Hands, Op. 54, are presented here in their world premiere recording for this specific four-hand version.
Performer Biography
Mariko Eckerle, one half of the Eckerle Piano Duo, began her piano studies at the age of three in Osaka, Japan.
Performer Biography
The Eckerle Piano Duo was established in 2006 by Mariko and Volker Eckerle, and they regularly perform at one and two pianos.
Composition History
Wolfgang Rihm's waltzes were often composed as 'small gifts' or for 'newly arrived composing guests' during his time as a scholarship holder in Rome in 1979.
Recording & Production
This album features performances by the Eckerle Piano Duo, recorded in the Stadthalle Ettlingen in 2007 and 2008.
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