Décoiffant, rejoicing.

A stunning CD, mind-blowing, rejoicing. Especially for who, like me, rather associate the cello at the concert or symphony, say the so-called "classical" music. The two musicians Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic have classical training and apparently an impressive resume. Stjepan Hauser was even, according to the CD notes, the last student of Rostropovich. They have both played also in their individual careers in places as famous as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Wigmore Hall and the Royal Albert Hall in London.

They adapt and interpret here some themes and rock or pop tunes, including "smooth criminal" Mr. Jackson or "Fragile" by Sting and the theme of the movie Pulp Fiction. And with what virtuosity!
They reveal rarely exploited resources of the cello, as some friction deliciously pretty "wild", while providing a clear and strong rhythm, worthy of the best percussion. And the next moment, they let fly you melodies of an almost meditative sweetness that take you to the guts, or a small Celtic influenced music key. To discover !! (NB: a sample of each track on the disc is available on the US Amazon site, Amazon.com --- October 2011).