HAUSER and Il Volo Join Forces on ‘Se’: A Masterful Convergence of World-Class Cello and ‘Cinema Paradiso’ Heritage
The high-profile collaboration between world-renowned Croatian cellist Stjepan HAUSER—celebrated founding member of 2Cellos—and Italian operatic pop trio Il Volo on the timeless classic “Se” stands as an artistic benchmark in modern classical crossover music. Serving as the evocative love theme from Giuseppe Tornatore’s Oscar-winning cinematic masterpiece Cinema Paradiso, penned by legendary composer Ennio Morricone alongside his son Andrea Morricone, the piece demands profound lyrical sensitivity and exquisite instrumental control.
HAUSER’s virtuosic cello performance transcends standard accompaniment, operating as a compelling fourth voice that engages in seamless dialogue with the vocal trio. Utilizing his signature expressive phrasing, rich vibrato, and passionate bowing technique, the Croatian virtuoso creates a deeply evocative cinematic atmosphere from the opening notes. His warm, velvety string timbre wraps effortlessly around Gianluca Ginoble’s rich baritone and the soaring, dramatic upper registers of tenors Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto, building the harmonic tension toward an overwhelming, elegant climax.
This celebrated collaboration reaffirms HAUSER’s stature as a premier global instrumental soloist while reinforcing Il Volo’s dedicated stewardship of Ennio Morricone’s immense musical canon. Lauded by international music critics for its refined dynamic balance and profound emotional depth, the performance remains an iconic testament to the magic unlocked when master-level string musicianship unites with soaring Italian vocal artistry.
