Hauser, or Stjepan Hauser, is a Croatian cellist and founding member of 2Cellos. Coming from a family of musicians, this talented artist was introduced to the world of music at a very young age and grew up with a love for melodies. He pursued his studies in Rijeka, London, and Manchester, learning from renowned artists such as Natalia Pavlutska and Bernard Grennhouse. He founded the 2Cellos duo with his friend, Luka Šulić, in 2011. Their goal was to adapt the works of contemporary musicians for the cello. Their adaptation of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” was so successful that Sir Elton John invited the duo on a world tour.