R2ViolinCello are not your typical chamber partnership. Composed of violinist Rhys Watkins and cellist Rowena Calvert, this husband-and-wife team has traveled a labyrinthine musical road, taking them from the elite concert halls of London to the vibrant creative scene of Bangkok. Their story is marked with international collaborations, adventurous life choices—including years living on houseboats on the Thames—and a commitment to transforming how audiences experience film and classical music.
Their latest artistic leap, the Mission Impossible EP, is the most vivid expression yet of their joint vision. Both musicians bring formidable resumes—Watkins with major orchestras and blockbuster films, Calvert with global quartet acclaim and crossover pop collaborations. Yet, beyond accolades, it is their collective energy on stage and in the studio that sets them apart. The chemistry forged in livestream performances for the London Symphony blossomed in Thailand, where serendipity led them to Chris Craker and Karma Studios, catalyzing new creative expansion.
In every note they play together, you hear a blend of restless creativity and hard-won experience. As they step onto the international stage once more, R2ViolinCello embody the evolution of the modern classical musician—adaptive, innovative, and deeply personal in everything they do.
