STJEPAN HAUSER

"Magician with a cello"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                     

 

 

Still in his very early twenties, Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser has already performed in the biggest venues in Europe, as the soloist with many major orchestras in this country and abroad. Outstanding performances in Croatia, Slovenia, Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Albania, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, USA and the United Kingdom, with sensational debuts in Wigmore Hall, St. Martin in the Fields and St John's, Smith Square, bear witness of his incomparable artistry.

As the last student of Maestro Rostropovich, Stjepan played on four concerts dedicated to him: First one was Gala Concert in Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, playing Britten Sonata. Second one was a performance of Shostakovich Cello Concerto No 1 with Orchestra Sinfonica del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Teatro Comunale "Giuseppe Verdi" in Italy. Third one was a recital in Auditorium al Duomo, Florence at prestigious "Maggio Musicale Fiorentino" Festival and finally the fourth one was a performance of Kol Nidrei with Metropolitan Sinfonia on Gala Concert in St Georges Bristol.

Stjepan has collected a total of 19 first prizes among national and international competition. Since he came to London Stjepan won twice MBF Music Education Award 2005 and 2006, Prestigious Frankopan Award, J & A Beare Prize for Classical Concerto, 1st prize in the Vivian Joseph Classical Concerto Competition 1st prize in the Leonard Smith & Felicity Young Competition 2007 and 1st prize in the Vera Kantrovich Bach Competition 2007. He is the winner of PO/MMFS Award and as consequence he was invited to perform twice on Gala concerts for H R H Prince Charles in Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace.

This young cellist has impressed the most revered artists such as Mstislav Rostropovich, Heinrich Schiff, Bernard Greenhouse, Ralph Kirshbaum, Young-Chang Cho, Karine Georgian, Hyoung-Won Chang, Silvia Sondeckiene, Valter Despalj, Reinhard Latzko, Karoly Botvay, Natalia Pavlutskaya, Alexander Ivashkin, Daniel Weiss, Ivry Gitlis, Stephen Kovacevich, Rivka Golani to mention a few. Currently he is completing his studies under the guidance of Natalia Pavlutskaya at TCM in London, and with Bernard Greenhouse in USA.

In October 2006 he was the only cellist chosen to perform in the gala concert at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence for the late Mstislav Rostropovich, who was most impressed by this young artist. Following the success of this appearance Stjepan has been invited to perform at the most prestigious festivals in Europe.Stjepan has appeared on a documentary film performing for the late Russian master, and also on his stunning rediton of Bruch's Kol Nidrei accompanied by Metropolitan Sinfonia, filmed by the BBC.

Stjepan Hauser is a member of the Greenwich Trio described by legendary Bernard Greenhouse as the new "Beaux Arts Trio" which was formed in August 2006, and since its very beginning has gained appraisal for their numerous performances. The Trio is 2008 winner of Solti Foundation Award.

These three phenomenal talents joined forces in August 2006. Since the very start, their breathtaking chamber music making has gained the unanimous appraisal of audiences and critics.

 

The trio won both the first and the audience prize of the Cavatina Chamber Music Competition, a result that was followed by a series of highly praised concerts all around Europe. They are the current holders of the first prize in the Trinity Laban Chamber Music Competition, and of the first and special prizes at the International Chamber Music Competition in Candelo, Italy. They also won the First prize and two special prizes in the “Carlo Mosso” International Chamber Music Competition in Italy 2008.

The Greenwich Trio receives now regular coaching from legendary Bernard Greenhouse and Stephen Kovacevich, and has received coaching from Deniz Gelenbe, David Kenedy, Martino Tirimo and Rivka Golani, and master classes from Bernard Greenhouse (Beaux Arts Trio), Ivry Gitlis, Klaus Maetzl (Alban Berg Quartet), Wihan Quartet, Israel Piano Trio, The Schubert Ensemble, The Rosamunde Trio, The Arman Trio and William Aide.

Highlights for the year 2008 include concert in St. Martin in the Fields and performance of the Triple Concerto with conductor Barry Wordsworth. Barely two years after its formation, the ensemble aspires to be the most energetic, passionate and refined trio of the music world, and has already given performances that have taken audiences in Germany, Italy and the USA by storm.  

 

Stjepan Hauser is generously supported and sponsored by ADRIS Group, Vernon Ellis Foundation, Cavatina Chamber Music Trust, Solti Foundation, Frankopan Foundation, Stone-Mallabar Foundation and MBF.