{"id":85241,"date":"2023-12-18T11:26:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=85241"},"modified":"2023-12-18T11:26:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:26:29","slug":"the-essential-advent-calendar-december-18-global-superstar-cellist-hauser-releases-new-holiday-short-film-christmas-special-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2023\/12\/the-essential-advent-calendar-december-18-global-superstar-cellist-hauser-releases-new-holiday-short-film-christmas-special-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Essential Advent Calendar – December 18: Global Superstar Cellist HAUSER Releases New Holiday Short Film Christmas Special Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Renowned international cellist\u00a0HAUSER\u00a0is spreading holiday cheer with the release of the second installment of his eventual forty-minute Christmas movie, featuring enchanting renditions of classic songs,\u00a0“I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Little Drummer Boy.” The visually captivating film was shot in Ogulin, Croatia, capturing the essence of Christmas joy, the beauty of spending time with your loved ones, and the true spirit of the holiday season \u2013\u00a0watch here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The featured songs are part of\u00a0HAUSER’s\u00a0debut holiday album,\u00a0CHRISTMAS<\/a>\u00a0via Sony Music Masterworks, which has already gained widespread acclaim for its unique arrangements of\u00a014 beloved Christmas melodies.\u00a0Christmas<\/em>\u00a0features a delightful selection of holiday perennials, including eight timeless seasonal carols:\u00a0“Silent Night,” “Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful),” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “The First No\u00ebl,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “O Holy Night,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” and “Carol of the Bells”\u00a0(based on an old Ukrainian song); four holiday classics from The Great American Songbook:\u00a0“White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas;\u201d\u00a0and two personal favorites close to HAUSER\u2019s heart:\u00a0“Laudate Dominum”\u00a0and “Amazing Grace.” The captivating video for album lead single “Amazing Grace” was filmed at the prestigious French Pavilion in his homeland of Croatia.\u00a0HAUSER’s\u00a0mesmerizing performance in this exceptional setting adds a unique layer of charm to the song, demonstrating his virtuosity as a cellist.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to the Christmas celebration,\u00a0HAUSER\u00a0recently unveiled the first installment of his Christmas movie, titled \u2018Christmas Special – Part 1<\/a>,’ featuring performances of\u00a0“O Holy Night,” “The Christmas Song,” “Silent Night,” and “Angels We Have Heard on High”in his native Croatia.\u00a0<\/a>HAUSER\u2019s\u00a0videos generate millions of views and have accumulated over\u00a04 billion views\u00a0to date!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an exciting development,\u00a0HAUSER\u00a0is set to embark on his first-ever solo U.S. tour in spring 2024, with dates kicking off\u00a0on\u00a0May 31\u00a0at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL. The tour includes stops at iconic venues such as\u00a0Carnegie Hall in New York, Ravinia Festival in Chicago, Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Tickets for\u00a0HAUSER’s 2024 U.S. tour\u00a0are available now here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HAUSER\u00a0expresses his vision for the album, stating, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I wanted everything to sound like classical music. Even those pop songs now sound so gorgeous in this instrumentation, with a huge orchestra. They really sound like classical masterpieces. I think people will be surprised to hear their favorite Christmas song in this romantic, ‘Hollywood’ style. I really wanted to recreate that.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As\u00a0HAUSER\u00a0concludes, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I wanted this to be the ultimate Christmas album,” aiming to capture every holiday mood, from “a fun Christmas to, I hope, a holy Christmas.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

HAUSER \u2013 ‘CHRISTMAS’ TRACKLIST:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The First No\u00ebl<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. White Christmas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Carol of the Bells<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Little Town of Bethlehem<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Holy Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Silent Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Angels We Have Heard on High<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. The Christmas Song<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. I’ll Be Home for Christmas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. The Little Drummer Boy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Adeste Fideles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Laudate Dominum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Amazing Grace<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    HAUSER \u2013 2024 U.S. TOUR DATES:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fri, May 31, 2024 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sat, June 1, 2024 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sun, June 2, 2024 – Orlando, FL – Walt Disney Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tues, June 4, 2024 – Virginia Beach, VA – Sandler Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wed, June 5, 2024 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thurs, June 6, 2024 – New York, NY – Carnegie Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sat, June 8, 2024 -Toronto, ON – Massey Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sun, June 9, 2024 – Detroit, MI – Fisher Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tues, June 11, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thurs, June 13, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fri, June 14, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Ravinia Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sat, June 15, 2024 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mon, June 17, 2024 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tues, June 18, 2024 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thurs, June 20, 2024 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fri, June 21, 2024 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sat, June 22, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV – Wynn Las Vegas \u2013 Encore Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sun, June 23, 2024 – Costa Mesa, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tues, June 25, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Mesa Arts Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thurs, June 27, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fri, June 28, 2024 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sat, June 29, 2024 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    HAUSER \u2013 2024 AUS\/NZ TOUR DATES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fri, April 12, 2024 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sat, April 13, 2024 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wed, April 17, 2024 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fri, April 19, 2024 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sat, April 20. 2024 – Perth, Australia – RAC Arena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    HAUSER \u2013 2024 MIDDLE EAST:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fri, May 16, 2024 \u2013 Dubai, United Arab Emirates \u2013 Dubai Opera<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sat, May 17, 2024 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates \u2013 Dubai Opera<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT\u00a0HAUSER’s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Renowned international cellist\u00a0HAUSER\u00a0is spreading holiday cheer with the release of the second installment of his eventual forty-minute Christmas movie, featuring enchanting renditions of classic songs,\u00a0“I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Little Drummer Boy.” The visually captivating film was shot in Ogulin, Croatia, capturing the essence of Christmas joy, the beauty of spending time with your loved ones, and the true spirit of the holiday season.<\/p>\n

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