Mary Alice and Rosa met in 2013, while studying at The University of Minnesota.  After performing together in various ensembles, they decided to form Roma Duo just one year later.  The duo loves performing in a variety of settings, from yoga classes at Minnehaha Park to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.

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About Rosa

Rosa Thompson-Vieira, a native of Minneapolis, enjoys a dynamic and ever-evolving career as a professional cellist and teacher in the Twin Cities. She serves as the new cellist of the Lux String Quartet, is on call as a substitute cellist for the Minnesota Opera and South Dakota Symphony, and was formerly the Assistant Principal cellist, (often filling in as Principal) of the Rochester Symphony.  To name a few, Thompson-Vieira has appeared with touring professionals such as Michael Buble, 2Cellos, and Broadway’s Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical Hadestown. 

Thompson-Vieira thrives in a broad range of musical avenues, which does not exclude her passion for chamber music. She has served as cellist in Roma Duo since 2014, cellist of Quartet Du Nord since 2019, and as a member of the Delphia Cello Quartet since 2018, participating as a Class Notes Artist for Minnesota Public Radio in both the 2018/2019 and 2022/2023 seasons.  Thompson-Vieira finds great joy in sharing music through performance as well as education. In 2021 she became a cello instructor for the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Harmony program, focusing on breaking down barriers in music education and creating a more accessible pathway for underrepresented students.  She received her Suzuki Book 1 Certification in 2015 and uses a combination of traditional and Suzuki teaching methods. In addition to being on faculty at MacPhail, Thompson-Vieira has taught at the University of Minnesota - Morris and is currently managing a private home studio.

Thompson-Vieira received both her undergraduate degree and master’s degree from the University of Minnesota studying under Tanya Remenikova, a former student of the legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. Previously she studied with Allison Wells at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. In her spare time, she enjoys doing yoga, cooking meals with her partner, and spending time with her son Guthrie, dog Lewis, and cat Iggy.  

About Mary Alice

Mary Alice Hutton is known for her beautiful tone and passion for the violin. She is a new member of the 1st violin section of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra and joined the 2nd violin section of the Des Moines Symphony in 2023. As an orchestral player she frequently performs with several orchestras throughout Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Iowa. She is the former Associate Concertmaster of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Festival experiences include the National Repertory Orchestra, New York String Orchestra Seminar, Center Stage Strings, and the Pienza Music Festival. An active chamber musician, Mary Alice has won First Prizes at the Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition, King’s Peak International Music Competition, and the Audience Prize at the St. Paul Chamber Music Competition. Ms. Hutton has also been featured on many albums – both classical and contemporary. Most recently, she can be heard on the album Red (Taylor’s Version). She received her Bachelor’s and Master of Music degrees at the University of Minnesota and studied with Sally O’Reilly. In her spare time, Mary Alice and her husband love to kayak, try new restaurants, spoil their puppy, and travel.