2CELLOS is a Slovenian-Croatian musical duo of two cello players Luka Sulic (born: August 25, 1987)[2] and Stjepan Hauser (born: June 15, 1986).[2] They became friends when they were teenagers – initially meeting at a musical master class.
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Covering Rock Classics[]
The duo became famous after one of their rock-song covers, Smooth Criminal, became a hit on YouTube.[3] This fame was cemented after another classic rock cover, Thunderstruck, exploded over Facebook.[4]
Playing Classical Tunes[]
Going back to their roots, the duo plays classical music on their channel and lives in concert also to their rock music.
About[]
Luka Sulic[]
Luka was born in Maribor, Slovenia, and was one of the youngest students ever to attend the Music Academy in Zagreb. His father is also a cellist. He, along with Stjepan, formed 2Cellos in 2011.
Stjepan Hauser[]
Stjepan grew up in Pula, Croatia, as the child of two musicians. He studied music in both England and the United States.
Apart from 2Cellos, he also belonged to a cello, piano, and violin group known as the Greenwich Trio. His numerous honours include the Tunbridge Wells International Young Concert Artists Award, the New Zealand Adam Cello Competition Prize, and several Porin Awards.
In 2012, he collaborated with Croatian singer and songwriter Damir Urban.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biography. 2CELLOS. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2Cellos. The Strad.
- ↑ 2CELLOS - Smooth Criminal [OFFICIAL VIDEO] by 2CELLOS. YouTube. July 27, 2013.
- ↑ 2CELLOS - Thunderstruck [OFFICIAL VIDEO] by 2CELLOS. YouTube. February 18, 2014.