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CLASSIC II

Sony Masterworks
Release Date: April 19, 2024

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HAUSER pays musical tribute to Sir Elton John on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Casta Diva
1 Albinoni Adagio  
2 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23  
3 Arioso  
4 Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2  
5 Slavonic Dance  
6 Emmanuel  
7 Kiss The Rain  
8 Serenade  
9 Song to the Moon (from Rusalka)  
10 Una Furtiva Lagrima  
11 Pathétique Sonata  
12 Intermezzo  
13 Tristesse  
14 Adagio d'Amore  
15 Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini  
16 Postlude No. 3  
17 Adagietto  
18 Lullaby  
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Global cello sensation HAUSER releases his new album CLASSIC II, bringing his artistry and passion to a new selection of classical music’s greatest melodies – LISTEN HERE.  The follow-up to his worldwide success, Classic (2020), HAUSER chose and realized 18 unforgettable melodies in revelatory new arrangements for CLASSIC II, which were recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Ziegler. Accompanying the album’s arrival, is the release of HAUSER's rendition of Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" is a masterful display of emotive cello playing, where every note is infused with profound sentiment. From the tenderly melancholic melodies to the soaring crescendos, HAUSER's interpretation captures the heartache and yearning at the core of Rachmaninoff's composition, delivering a performance that is both captivating and deeply moving with the picturesque music video capturing the mood 

With a growing fan base exceeding 1 billion audio streams and 4 billion video views globally, HAUSER will continue to WOW audiences with his first ever solo U.S. tour this spring, kicking off on May 31 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL. The tour includes stops at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York (which is Sold Out!!), Ravinia Festival in Chicago, Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. 

“You can’t go wrong giving a beautiful, singing tune to the cello,” HAUSER says of his new album. “There is always a good chance that it will sound even better than the original!”
 

  • HAUSER set for Royal Albert Hall this Spring / TOTALNTERTAINMENT
    Posted At: February 14, 2024 12:00 AM
    Following an incredible 10-year run as half of 2CELLOS, global superstar HAUSER has ushered in a new era as a solo artist and visual concept creator, using his innovative musical skills and irresistible charisma to bring a new wave of cello music to fans everywhere. Making his solo debut in 2020 with the release of Classic and The Player in 2022, HAUSER has amassed over a billion audio streams and 4 bi...
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  • HAUSER set to release: 'Christmas Movie Pt 2' / TOTALNTERTAINMENT
    Posted At: November 29, 2023 12:00 AM
    TOTALNTERTAINMENT's JO FORREST writes….Following on from his sold-out European tour which included London’s The O2, and the release of his Christmas Special – Part 1,’ renowned international cellist HAUSER is spreading even more festive cheer with the release of the second instalment of what will eventually be a forty-minute Christmas movie filmed in Ogulin, Croatia.Hauser said, “I wanted this to be the ult...
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  • HAUSER set for London's O2 Arena / yahoo
    Posted At: November 6, 2023 12:00 AM
    Following an incredible 10-year run as half of 2CELLOS, global superstar HAUSER has ushered in a new era as a solo artist and visual concept creator, using his innovative musical skills and irresistible charisma to bring a new wave of cello music to fans everywhere. Making his solo debut in 2020 with the release of Classic and The Player in 2022, HAUSER has amassed over a billion audio streams and 4 bi...
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  • HAUSER visits Athens as part of his 'Rebel with a Cello' tour / ekathimerini.com
    Posted At: September 10, 2023 12:00 AM
    Since that fateful moment when he decided to create a new, musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical, pop and rock music, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world and, defying the conventions of the established music business. His iconic rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” the vehicle that launched him as an internet sensation and established h...
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  • HAUSER understands the headspace he needs to embrace / Forbes
    Posted At: December 14, 2022 12:00 AM
    Forbes - Cathy Applefeld Olson writes…..Imagine making music that captures the gamut of human emotion—from elation to sorrow, nostalgia to anticipation. Internationally renowned cellist HAUSER understands the magic of his category-defying craft—and the headspace he needs to embrace in order to create those dazzling compositions he shares with the world.“It’s such a blessing to be able to play cello, there a...
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  • HAUSER releases: 'The Player' / TotalNtertainment
    Posted At: September 15, 2022 12:00 AM
    International superstar HAUSER recently announced his highly-anticipated new full-length solo album, THE PLAYER, to be released tomorrow September 16 via Sony Music Masterworks and available now for preorder. Along with the news, HAUSER debuts his second single from the project, an imaginative performance of “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” featuring renowned American violinist Caroline Campbell - listen here.Follo...
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  • HAUSER pays musical tribute to Sir Elton John on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
    Posted At: March 25, 2022 12:00 AM
    Since that fateful moment when he decided to create a new, musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical, pop and rock music, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world and, defying the conventions of the established music business. His iconic rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” the vehicle that launched him as an internet sensation and, established ...
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  • Santa Hauser is looking very sharp in 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
    Posted At: December 23, 2020 12:00 AM

    Some holiday words from a HAUSER fan.......Love the music and the scenery, and you Santa Hauser are looking very sharp and handsome as always, although I wasn't a fan of the girls in this video. You are a classy man and I think the girls put a different spin on this song. I want to see and hear you without being distracted by the girls dancing all around you.❤️❤️ But just ...
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  • HAUSER debuts new video version of Lucio Dalla's 'Caruso' / THE RITZ HERALD
    Posted At: April 23, 2020 12:00 AM

    HAUSER debuts a new stunningly original music video for his version of Lucio Dalla's classic operatic number "Caruso" off his debut solo album Classic. With the help of frequent 2CELLOS collaborators, MedVid Production and director Igor Burlović, HAUSER's latest video is the perfect visual narrative for the cellist's virtuosic rendition of the heartbreaking Italian ballad. Of the track and video...
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  • The new release from 1/2 of 2CELLOS is the KDFC: Album of the Week
    Posted At: March 15, 2020 12:00 AM

    Like Midori, Yundi, and Madonna before him, the Croatian-born cellist Hauser prefers to go by just one name. He is best-known as half of the popular duo 2CELLOS. With this straight-ahead classical release, Classic, Hauser explores some of the most beautiful melodies in the world, arranged for cello. The tracklist includes Puccini's Nessun Dorma, Lacrimosa from Mozart's Requiem, the Adagio for Strings by ...
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  • 'CLASSIC HAUSER' explores some of the most beautiful melodies in the world and it is the KUSC: Album of the Week
    Posted At: March 15, 2020 12:00 AM

    Like Midori, Yundi, and Madonna before him, the Croatian-born cellist Hauser prefers to go by just one name. He is best-known as half of the popular duo 2CELLOS. With this straight-ahead classical release, Classic, Hauser explores some of the most beautiful melodies in the world, arranged for cello. The tracklist includes Puccini's Nessun Dorma, Lacrimosa from Mozart's Requiem, the Adagio for Str...
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  • 'Classic Hauser' is the WCRB: CD Of the Week
    Posted At: March 1, 2020 12:00 AM

    With an international following for his pop music recordings as half of the duo 2CELLOS, cellist Hauser has just released his first solo classical album, 'Classic Hauser' and it's our WCRB: Boston 'CD Of the Week.' It might surprise you that a cellist known for his pop and rock music covers, who has toured with Elton John, and has a cult following online, has a deep passion for class...
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  • You'll be humming and swaying in your seat on 'CLASSIC HAUSER' / CLASSICAL POST
    Posted At: February 7, 2020 12:00 AM

    From a young age, HAUSER had a strong admiration for classical music and remarkable potential. Learning to play the cello at the age of 8, he continued his exploration of the instrument and music through college. Upon graduation, HAUSER joined fellow cellist, Luka Šulić, to create 2CELLOS and ultimately take on worldwide fame.  HAUSER has been awarded some of the most prestigious nat...
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