Hauser (Stjepan Hauser): The Player

On his album "The Player" Hauser, 2Cellos co-founder and social media star with over 12 million followers, gathers rousing new interpretations of summer pop and Latin classics Arranged for cello, big band and orchestra, hits like "Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin, "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna, "Señorita" by Camila Cabello or "Waka Waka" by Shakira become a bombastic, genre-spanning spectacle full of breathtaking virtuosity. With his irresistible charisma and outstanding playing skills, Hauser makes classics like "Bésame Mucho," "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" or "Historia de un Amor" resound anew with refreshing ease and invites the audience to dance along. The Player" will be accompanied by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Steven Mercurio and special guest, violinist Caroline Campbell. Hauser's success extends far beyond his ever-growing fan base on social media. With more than a billion audio streams worldwide and 4 billion video views, the Croatian cellist is one of the most successful classical musicians today. For Hauser, musical boundaries do not exist Already with 2Cellos, he succeeded in transcribing songs from all genres for the cello with unmatched virtuosity and playful finesse, inspiring music lovers from all generations worldwide with his instrument. "The cello speaks a universal language that everyone understands," he explains. "I want to create music that brings us all together to celebrate the music itself and the joy of life!"