When does the concert by Marie-Elisabeth Hecker and Martin Helmchen take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is the aula of the university at Wilhelmsplatz 1 in 37073 Göttingen.

What works are on the program?

The program includes works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Mieczysław Weinberg, Robert Schumann, and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 15 Euros according to the event information. A discount is available.

Who is performing in the concert?

Marie-Elisabeth Hecker plays cello, Martin Helmchen takes on the piano part.

Is the concert accessible?

Information regarding accessibility will be provided.

Hecker & Helmchen in Göttingen

Name: Marie-Elisabeth Hecker & Martin Helmchen – Cello and Piano
Start: 2026-11-08T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-08T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Aula der Universität

Virtuoso Sound Dialogues in the Göttingen University Aula

Marie-Elisabeth Hecker and Martin Helmchen will perform on Sunday, November 8, 2026, for the second aula concert of the 2026/27 season under the motto "With Bright Singing". In the classical aula at Wilhelmsplatz, expressive cello and colorful piano playing meet in a special chamber music atmosphere.

A Duo of International Status

The cellist Marie-Elisabeth Hecker came to international prominence at the Rostropovich Competition in Paris in 2005. She won the first prize as well as two special prizes and has since performed with significant orchestras and conductors. Together with Martin Helmchen, she regularly appears on renowned concert stages worldwide. Their collaboration combines sound precision, musical tension, and a deep sensitivity for chamber musical communication.

Beethoven, Weinberg, Schumann, and Mendelssohn

The program traverses various epochs and sound worlds. Ludwig van Beethoven's variations on "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen" open the evening with classical form art and subtle dialogues between piano and cello. Mieczysław Weinberg's second cello sonata subsequently brings expressive density and striking rhythmic contrasts to the aula.

Robert Schumann's Romances op. 94 focus on lyrical lines and intimate nuances. The crowning conclusion is Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Sonata in D Major op. 58, whose virtuosic passages, dancing energy, and romantic sound fullness particularly showcase the interaction of the two musicians. According to the Göttingen Aula Concerts, the program has been adjusted from the original announcement and is characterized by Beethoven's fifth sonata and Weinberg's second cello sonata.

Chamber Music with Immediate Proximity

The aula of Göttingen University has long been considered a highly acclaimed chamber music hall. Its special acoustics create closeness to every breath, every bow stroke, and every finely articulated nuance. Hecker and Helmchen utilize this space for a stage performance where orchestration, dynamics, and synchronization arise from direct musical dialogue.

Marie-Elisabeth Hecker has released highly praised recordings featuring works by Brahms, Schubert, and Elgar on the Alpha Classics label. Martin Helmchen received the Gramophone Classical Music Award in 2020 and is among the sought-after pianists of his generation. Together, they represent a chamber music that combines analytical clarity with emotional depth.

Conclusion: An Extraordinary Classical Evening in Göttingen

The Göttingen aula concert promises a focused, contrasting, and sonically intense evening with two outstanding performers. Those wishing to experience Beethoven, Weinberg, Schumann, and Mendelssohn in immediate live atmosphere will find a particularly appealing concert experience on November 8, 2026, in the aula at Wilhelmsplatz.