HIS BEST FRIEND CHOSE A FAMILY. HE CHOSE THE CELLO AND SOLITUDE. Luka Šulić and Hauser conquered the world together as 2CELLOS. But beyond the blinding stage lights, Luka yearned for a home. The day Luka announced his retirement to be with his wife and children, Hauser gave him his blessing. But during his first solo concert after the split, out of a decade-long habit, Hauser turned to his left to share a smile with Luka. But no one was there. Just empty space. He froze for a second, a look of profound sadness crossing his face, before closing his eyes and continuing to play a heartbreaking rendition of “Adagio.” He had gained the whole world, but he had lost the only brother who truly understood the language of his soul.
They were the “bad boys” of classical music. Two bows, one soul. For a decade, Stjepan Hauser and Luka Šulić…