Gérard Hekking

Gérard Hekking was a French cellist of Lorrainian descent, born in Nancy. He came from a musical family, being the son of cellist Charles Hekking and the cousin of André and Anton Hekking. He completed his musical education at the Paris Conservatory, where he studied under Henri Rabaud and Jules Delsart.

From 1903 to 1914, Hekking served as the principal cellist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra and taught at the Amsterdam Conservatory. He subsequently returned to live and work in Paris. In 1927, he became a professor at the Paris Conservatory, where he taught distinguished future cellists such as Paul Tortelier and Maurice Gendron.

Hekking was significantly involved in the performance of contemporary French chamber music. In 1920, he premiered Paul Paray's Cello Sonata, which was dedicated to him, performing with the composer. In 1922, he premiered Gabriel Pierné's Piano Trio alongside the composer and George Enescu. notably, together with Alfred Cortot, he gave the first performances of both of Gabriel Fauré's cello sonatas in 1917 and 1922. He was also the author of several small pieces for the cello.

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