Allison-Yoshie Eldredge has been heralded as âa cellist afraid of nothingâ by the Chicago Sun Times, and âa musician of remarkable giftsâ by the Chicago Tribune. She was the recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and was named "Young Artist of the Year" by Musical America.
Performing worldwide with more than 30 major orchestras internationally. Ms. Eldredge gained national attention when, Conductor Daniel Barenboim, invited her to make her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Eldredge made her Carnegie Hall debut as soloist with legendary composer, the Late Krzysztof Penderecki, in 1996. She toured the U.S., Europe and the Middle East with Maestro Penderecki at the baton performing his Viola Concerto transcribed for cello and orchestra. She performed as soloist in 2013, Krzysztof Pendereckiâs Concerto Grosso No. 1 for 3 Cellos as first cellist with the composer at the podium. American Record Guide wrote, "Hers is virtuosity wholly at the service of the music!"