About
Thu Vo is a Vietnamese cellist whose artistry is defined by a deep connection to people and a versatile approach to performance. Her musical journey began at age 12 at the Ho Chi Minh City Music Conservatory, and has since evolved into a vibrant international career spanning orchestral performance, chamber music, and administrative leadership.
Solo and Orchestral Experience
Thu has performed with distinguished regional and international ensembles, including the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, the Orquesta Integrada de las Clínicas Instrumentales in Colombia, and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera. Her development as a soloist has been shaped by masterclasses with some of the world’s most renowned cellists, including Lynn Harrell, Zlatomir Fung, Santiago Cañón-Valencia, and Tommy Mesa.
Chamber Experience
A dedicated chamber musician and educator, Thu served as a cellist at several fellowship quartets, including the Burgin Quartet, the Carriola Quartet, and the UMKC Fellowship Quartet. Her commitment to the global music community led her to serve as a Featured Artist and Faculty member at the Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar in 2024. Beyond the stage, she has held leadership roles as an Executive Director of the University of Wyoming Cello Festival, Social Media Manager of the Carriola Quartet, and Artistic Director of Holos Duo.
Academic Journey
Thu received her Doctor of Music from Florida State University, while holding a Master of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory and a Bachelor Degree in Music Performance from the University of Wyoming. Her principal teachers include Greg Sauer, Mike Mermagen, Beth Vanderborgh, and Nga Tran.
When not playing music, Thu can be found enjoying the beauty of life through fashion, culinary arts, and astrology.