Hans Erik Deckert

Hans Erik Deckert (11 January 1927 – 20 August 2022) was a German cellist.

Hans Erik Deckert was born in Hamburg on 11 January 1927.

He began his musical career at the Musisches Gymnasium Frankfurt with Kurt Thomas.

[3][4] In addition to teaching at various Scandinavian conservatories from 1960 to 1989, Deckert has been active internationally as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor.

[5] He is founder and president of the Danish section of the European String Teachers Association (ESTA), initiator of the Cello Academy and member of the orchestra of the Royal Opera Copenhagen.