Stjepan Hauser, known professionally as HAUSER, is a Croatian cellist celebrated for his dynamic performances and genre-blending artistry. Born on June 15, 1986, in Pula, Croatia, Hauser began his musical journey in a family steeped in music. He honed his craft at prestigious institutions, including Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, studying under renowned mentors such as Natalia Pavlutskaya and Ralph Kirshbaum .