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.

Most recently, his superb interpretation of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No.1 with the Orchestra Sinfonica del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Teatro Comunale "Giuseppe Verdi" in Italy was enthusiastically praised by the audience and all media coverage. Outstanding performances in Croatia, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Albania, Germany, France, Italy, USA and the United Kingdom, with sensational debutes in Wigmore Hall, St. George's Bristol and St. Martin in the Fields, bear witness of his incomparable artistry.

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, Prestiguos 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.

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, Karloy Botvay, Natalia Pavlutskaya, Alexander Ivashkin, Daniel Weiss, Ivry Gitlis, Rivka Golani to mention a few. Currently he is completing his studies under the guidance of Natalia Pavlutskaya in London, and is also closely guided by maestro Bernard Greenhouse.

In October 2006 he was the only cellist chosen to perform in the gala concert at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence for the late Mstislav Rostropovich. 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. 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. The Greenwich Trio receives now regular coaching from legendary Bernard Greenhouse, and has received coaching from Deniz Gelenbe, Martino Tirimo and Rivka Golani, and master classes from  Bernard Greenhouse (Beaux Arts Trio), Ivry Gitlis, Klaus Maetzl (Alban Berg Quartet), Wihan Quartet, The Schubert Ensemble, The Rosamunde Trio, The Arman Trio and William Aide.

The Greenwich Trio counts itself as one of the most energetic, passionate and refined trios of the music world, with performances that have taken by storm audiences in Germany, Italy and the USA.

Stjepan Hauser, violoncello

Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser, already known for his magical, unique, and charismatic performances, is one of the leading cellists today. Only in his very early twenties, he has already performed in the biggest venues in Europe. As soloist he has performed with many major orchestras in this country and abroad. Most recently, his superb interpretation of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No.1 with the Orchestra Sinfonica del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy was enthusiastically praised by audience and all media coverage. Stjepan Hauser has given a series of outstanding performances in Croatia, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Albania, Germany, France, Italy, the USA, United Kingdom, performing in their biggest festivals and with a highly acclaimed debut in Wigmore Hall in November 2005.

In total, Stjepan has collected 19 first prizes among national and international competitions. During his time in London Stjepan won twice MBF Music Education Award 2005 and 2006, the prestigious Frankopan Award, 1st prize in the Vivian Joseph Classical Concerto competition, 1st prize in the Leonard Smith & Felicity Young Competition 2007 and first prize in the Vera Kantrovich Bach Competition.

Stjepan has impressed and worked with the most famous artists such as Mstislav Rostropovich, Heinrich Schiff, Bernard Greenhouse, Ralph Kirshbaum, Karine Georgian, Young-Chang Cho, Hyoung-Won Chang, Silvia Sondeckiene, Valter Despalj, Reinhard Latzko, Karloy Botvay, Natalia Pavlutskaya, Alexander Ivashkin, Daniel Weiss, Ivry Gitlis, and Rivka Golani. Currently he is completing his studies under the guidance of Natalia Pavlutskaya in London.

In 2006 he was the only cellist chosen to perform in the gala concert at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence for the late Mstislav Rostropovich. This was followed by an invitation to perform at the most prestigious concert venues in Europe.

Stjepan has appeared on film performing for the late Russian master - documentary film - and in his stunning rendition of Bruch's Kol Nidrei together with Metropolitan Sinfonia, filmed by the BBC. In December 2007 Stjepan will perform on the Gala concert in St George's Bristol, as a tribute to Mr. Rostropovich where he will dedicate his interpretation of Kol Nidrei to him.

Stjepan is now closely guided by Maestro Bernard Greenhouse, and had the immense honour to be invited to study with the trio in his house in Massachusetts to work on all the main music literature.

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