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Luka Šulić

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Luka Šulić is a Slovenian and Croatian cellist known as a founding member of 2Cellos with Stjepan Hauser. The duo gained international attention through a widely viewed cello arrangement of Michael Jackson's “Smooth Criminal,” then recorded and toured with programs combining classical technique, rock, pop, and film music. Šulić also performs as a soloist and has recorded classical repertoire, including Vivaldi's Four Seasons arranged for cello.

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Who is Luka Šulić's partner in the famous musical duo 2Cellos?

Luka Šulić co-founded the renowned musical duo 2Cellos with his fellow cellist Stjepan Hauser. Together, the Slovenian-Croatian and Croatian musicians achieved viral global fame for their high-energy, classical crossover arrangements of modern rock and pop songs.

Which iconic song launched 2Cellos into global internet stardom?

Šulić and Hauser rocketed to international fame in 2011 after their cello cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" went viral on YouTube. The explosive popularity of the video helped them secure a record deal with Sony Masterworks.

Has Luka Šulić released any solo albums outside of his work with 2Cellos?

Yes, while 2Cellos went on a temporary hiatus, Šulić pursued a successful solo career focusing heavily on traditional classical repertoire. He released his debut solo album, simply titled "Luka Šulić," which featured an all-Vivaldi program.

Did Luka Šulić and 2Cellos ever collaborate with Elton John?

Yes, Elton John was an early champion of 2Cellos and personally invited them to tour with him as the opening act. Šulić and Hauser performed dozens of shows with Elton John, exposing their unique instrumental rock to massive arena audiences.