Gérard Hekking

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Gérard Hekking (August 12, 1879-June 5, 1942) was a French cellist. Born in Nancy, he served as first cellist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra from 1903 until 1914. From 1927 until his death he taught cello at the Paris Conservatory; he died in Paris.

Hekking was the cousin of cellists André and Anton Hekking.

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• David Ewen, Encyclopedia of Concert Music. New York; Hill and Wang, 1959.