Classic II CD

Release Date April 19, 2024

CD Edition

A brand new collection of the most beautiful classical melodies recreated for cello and orchestra.

World-renowned cellist HAUSER brings his art and passion to a new selection of the greatest classical music melodies with the release of his new album Classic II, a follow-up to the global success of 2020's Classic. For his new work, arriving Friday, April 15, HAUSER has chosen and captured 18 unforgettable melodies with new and revealing arrangements, which were recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Ziegler. To celebrate the album's arrival alongside pre-orders, HAUSER presents the emotive version of the romantic song "Kiss the Rain" by internationally renowned Korean composer and pianist Yiruma.

After ending 2023 with the release of his first Christmas album, HAUSER shows no signs of slowing down in 2024, as he prepares for his first solo U.S. tour this spring. The tour, which kicks off May 31 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, includes stops at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. "You can't go wrong giving the cello a beautiful, singing melody," HAUSER says of his new album. "There's always a good chance it will sound even better than the original!"