Tecchler Cello Tradition Continues at NEC After Restoration

On May 2, 2024, NEC’s cello faculty attended a presentation of the school’s recently restored Tecchler cello. Built in 1711 and donated to NEC in 1999 by alumna John Hsu ’53, ’55 MM, ’71 hon. DM, the Tecchler is one of the finest instruments in NEC’s collection and is among the few offered to students in an annual in-house competition. 

The remarkable instrument underwent a significant restoration last year, and was presented to cellist Annie Hyung ’25 MM for the next academic year. Annie is a student of cello faculty member Laurence Lesser '00 hon. DM. The list of former students who played NEC's Tecchler cello have achieved immense success as professional musicians. Another student of Larry’s to have played it, Yina Tong ’12 MM, ’14 GD, now leads the cello section of the Lübeck Orchestra in Germany. 

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