Heike Ziecke

Heike Ziecke is a lecturer for piano and chamber music at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock since 1994. Born in Munich, she studied at institutions in Lübeck, Bremen, Frankfurt, and Rostock under Prof. Bernd Zack, with masterclasses led by renowned artists like Elisabeth Leonskaja and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Her career highlights include performances at the Alte Oper Frankfurt, collaborations with orchestras, and a notable CD release with the CACCINI-DUO featuring 20th-century piano works.

Education: Completed Diplom and concert examination with distinction. Professional engagements include the Düsseldorf Messiae Festival, French Music Days, and Festival Mitte Europa.

Artistic Focus: Specializes in chamber music, song accompaniment, and modern repertoire interpretation. Her CD received critical acclaim for 'outstanding advocacy of modern music' and nuanced performances of works by Hindemith and Dallapiccola.

Other Contributions: Co-founder of the CACCINI-DUO. Engaged in radio productions and live recordings, including Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 with NDR 3.