Baker Artist Portfolios

"One in Five"

Celebrating five years of Vincent E. Thomas/VTDance through the art of collaboration.

Cello Populus (populus - latin for poplar and popular) is a collection of 20th and 21st century music for solo cello. Choosing the pieces for this album wasn't easy since there is plenty of good cello music out there, so I decided to pick compositions that in my opinion can truly connect with the listener in the same way that Mozart or Beethoven do. I believe that the material here will one day be as popular in the world's concert halls as the Bach's Cello Suites are. Included below are the beautifully written notes from the CD itself.

Cello Populus (populus - latin for poplar and popular) is a collection of 20th and 21st century music for solo cello. Choosing the pieces for this album wasn't easy since there is plenty of good cello music out there, so I decided to pick compositions that in my opinion can truly connect with the listener in the same way that Mozart or Beethoven do. I believe that the material here will one day be as popular in the world's concert halls as the Bach's Cello Suites are. Included below are the beautifully written notes from the CD itself.

My hope for this project is to promote and showcase the extraordinary qualities of the viola.

Although oft-maligned and rarely considered a solo instrument, the viola, with its distinctive timbre, rich sonorous tone and closeness in range to the human voice, is capable of expression far exceeding its reputation.

I hope you will join me on this journey of discovery, and experience the same joy and beauty that this instrument, to which I have dedicated my life, can bring.

My hope for this project is to promote and showcase the extraordinary qualities of the viola.

Although oft-maligned and rarely considered a solo instrument, the viola, with its distinctive timbre, rich sonorous tone and closeness in range to the human voice, is capable of expression far exceeding its reputation.

I hope you will join me on this journey of discovery, and experience the same joy and beauty that this instrument, to which I have dedicated my life, can bring.