HECHO Olivier

Olivier Hecho is born in 1972 in Clichy, near Paris. In 1983, he started learning the classical guitar and it soon developed into a love story. Following his teacher Rafael Andia's recommendations, he began writing short pieces for the guitar. After a few years, he decided to immerse himself in the fascinating world of composition. He then devoted his efforts to studying harmony, counterpoint and orchestration at the Conservatoire national de région de Boulogne-Billancourt. In 1995, he also took jazz composition for one year at the Bercovitz Music School (in Malakoff, near Paris). Through his many interests, Olivier Hecho has been brought to hold the position of archivist and arranger of military music for the French Army, to teach classical guitar and composition, to perform with opera singers and with traditional Spanish singers, and to animate musical tales for children. He currently dedicates his time to classical piano (under Catherine Luca) and to chamber music for classical guitar. He is also working toward a Licentiate in performance with Rafael Andia at the École Normale de Musique de Paris. Oliver Hecho has recently been granted a First Prize in orchestration by the Conservatoire national de région de Boulogne-Billancourt.