Stjepan Hauser, a celebrated Croatian cellist, professionally recognized by his stage name HAUSER, came into the world on June 15th, 1986, in the picturesque city of Pula, situated on the western coast of Croatia, a country rich in cultural heritage.
The formative years of Hauser's life were significantly impacted by the influential presence of his family, fostering an early appreciation for music that would ultimately become a defining aspect of his identity. As a young individual, he embarked on a musical journey that would eventually span multiple continents, commencing with a foundation in the rich cultural heritage of his homeland.
As Hauser continued to refine his craft, he pursued advanced studies at the esteemed Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where he was awarded the prestigious Dorothy Stone Scholarship. Furthermore, he had the privilege of being mentored by the renowned cellist Bernard Greenhouse while at the University of the United States.
Throughout the entirety of his remarkable and illustrious career, Hauser has had the privilege of performing in a staggering number of over 40 countries, making his debut in a plethora of iconic and renowned venues, including the esteemed Wigmore Hall, the revered Royal Albert Hall, the celebrated Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and the prestigious Southbank Centre, to name but a few among many others.
In the autumn of the year 2006, Hauser was handpicked to deliver a stellar performance at an esteemed gala event, held at the illustrious Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, as a tribute to the revered memory of the late Mstislav Rostropovich.
In the month of December, during the year 2007, renowned cellist, Hauser, took to the stage to perform the esteemed Kol Nidre, accompanied by the Metropolitan Sinfonia, at a prestigious Gala Tribute Concert, meticulously crafted to honor the illustrious legacy of the late Mstislav Rostropovich.
Noted cellist's remarkable accomplishment includes the esteemed recording of a specially composed piece, Christopher Ball's First Concerto for Cello, which was written exclusively for his exceptional talents.
Noted cellist Hauser embarked upon an extraordinary journey in the realm of digital media on June 11, 2009, by launching his YouTube channel, a platform that would eventually attract an astonishing audience of over 680 million viewers by September 2022.
It was in January 2011 that Hauser, alongside his friend and fellow cellist Luka Šulić, unleashed a captivating cover of Michael Jackson's timeless classic "Smooth Criminal," skillfully executed solely on the cello, a rendition that would rapidly gain widespread popularity on the video-sharing behemoth, YouTube.
January 2020 marked a significant milestone in the illustrious career of Hauser, as he unveiled his highly anticipated album, "Hauser Classic", in collaboration with the renowned London Symphony Orchestra. This magnificent project was meticulously produced by the esteemed Nick Patrick, whose expertise and artistic vision undoubtedly contributed to the album's exceptional quality.
