When does the concert take place?

Scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Bad Kissingen. Exact time will be published by the festival; please check the program page.

What works are on the program?

According to the festival announcement, Marie-Elisabeth Hecker and Martin Helmchen will play sonatas by Felix Mendelssohn and Mieczysław Weinberg.

How and where do I buy tickets?

Tickets are offered by the Kissinger Sommer festival. Purchase online, by phone, and on-site at the tourist information in the Arkadenbau.

When does the concert box office open on the event night?

During the festival, the concert box office typically opens one hour before the concert begins.

Are there parking options nearby?

In Bad Kissingen, central parking options and garages are available; information is published by the city on its service page.

Is the Rossini-Hall accessible?

Information regarding accessibility will be provided by the organizers. If needed, please contact the festival or tourist information in advance.

Two World Stars, One Breath: Hecker and Helmchen Transform Bad Kissingen

Name: Marie-Elisabeth Hecker and Martin Helmchen – Duo Evening in the Rossini Hall
Start: 2026-07-18T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-19T01:59:00+02:00
Location: Arkadenbau – Rossini-Saal

Chamber music that breathes: Cello and piano in the Rossini Hall

An evening for fine ears: When cellist Marie-Elisabeth Hecker and pianist Martin Helmchen come together in Bad Kissingen, a concert experience emerges full of sound culture, tension, and intimacy. In the acoustically excellent Rossini Hall, the live atmosphere of a real dialogue unfolds – with colorful orchestration at the piano, warm cello tone, and an audience mood that carries every breath.

Sound colors and conversation

Hecker and Helmchen are among the most prominent chamber music partners of their generation. Their stage performance thrives on flawless synchronization, delicate phrasing, and an experience-saturated sense of form and breath. The program features sonatas by Felix Mendelssohn and Mieczysław Weinberg, works that combine lyrical arcs, rhythmic vitality, and compelling dramaturgy.

Technique, soul, substance

Hecker, winner of the Rostropovich Competition, combines sleek lineation with a robust sound and a tone quality that carries even in quiet passages. Helmchen, awarded among others with the Gramophone Award, shapes a transparent sound architecture; his touch remains nuanced, his pedal playing carefully measured. The result: chamber music as a breathing whole – an organic direction for two.

Historical breadth of music

Mendelssohn's classical elegance meets Weinberg's color-intensive modernity. The contrasting programming sharpens the listening for epochs and styles without losing the inner red thread. Thus, the evening becomes a journey through sound and time – focused, poetic, immediate.

Conclusion

An intense chamber music evening with two international exceptional artists. Expect fine detailing, grand arcs, and highlights of quiet tones – ideal for all who love intimacy, acoustics, and emotion. Secure your tickets now and experience the duo live.