R2ViolinCello: The Next Big Crossover Phenomenon?
Few duos can claim the pedigree and innovative spark of R2ViolinCello. Combining world-class orchestral experience with electronic flair, their new EP Mission Impossible positions them at the very vanguard of classical crossover. If you haven’t heard Rhys Watkins and Rowena Calvert yet, this is the time. Their bold, inventive arrangements are catching the ear of audiences and industry insiders alike—R2ViolinCello are poised for global recognition.
With Mission Impossible, they transform cinematic staples like “Duel of the Fates” and “Schindler’s List” into fresh statements, full of both delicacy and power. The duo’s musical chemistry, honed in the world’s greatest symphony halls and refined through adventurous international living, comes alive in every track. Their vision—marrying the intimacy of violin and cello with the grandeur of electronic soundscapes—offers a thrilling new blueprint for what instrumental music can be.
Not only do Watkins and Calvert boast impressive resumés, with credits ranging from the Harry Potter and Star Wars soundtracks to collaborations with music legends, they’re also unafraid to reinvent themselves. From London Livestreams in lockdown to immersive concerts along the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, their adventurous spirit and fearless artistry make them magnetic to watch and hear.
Expect big things. If their innovative approach and global ambition are any indication, R2ViolinCello are setting the pace for the classical crossover revolution—one cinematic banger at a time. Now’s your chance to get on board before everyone else does.