Hugo Becker: Life and Legacy Jean Otto Eric Hugo Becker (born February 13, 1863 – died July 30, 1941) was a prominent German cellist, cello teacher, and composer. His career spanned several decades, influencing generations of musicians through his performances, pedagogy, and contributions to the cello repertoire. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born in Strasbourg (then part of France, later incorporated into the German Empire in 1871), Hugo Becker came from a musical family. His father, Jean Becker, was a renowned violinist. Initially, his father attempted to teach him the violin at age…