Luka Šulić

On May 4, 2026, at Espace St‑Denis (Théâtre St‑Denis) in Montréal, Luka Šulić appears in a solo programme. Co‑founder of 2Cellos, the Slovenian‑Croatian cellist moves fluidly between the classical canon and reimagined songs, favouring a clear, melodic approach. Trained in Maribor, Zagreb and London, he first established himself on the competition circuit before expanding his reach with duo arrangements that placed the cello in unexpected musical contexts.

This recital places that crossover instinct in a solo setting. Expect baroque works that showcase the instrument’s resonance alongside themes reworked from film and popular music, crafted for immediacy and detail. Since his 2019 recording of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Šulić has been honing a manner of playing that maintains the score’s architecture while seeking a direct connection with the listener. On stage, that balance is realised through lucid phrasing, a steady pulse and arrangements that allow the cello to assume both harmonic and melodic roles. The programme traces how a single performer can navigate stylistic boundaries without losing focus, and how the cello can speak plainly and compellingly without artifice.