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ABOUT

Eiline has performed internationally as a cellist, making her solo debut at the age of 10 with the Southern California Philharmonic. Since then, she has appeared in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Zipper Concert Hall, Jordan Hall, New World Center, and Kaufman Music Center. Her musical journey has taken her to play in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Canada, France, Slovenia, England, and Liechtenstein. At just 16, Eiline had the privilege of studying Beethoven’s complete five cello sonatas with the late Maestro Alfred Brendel. In 2020, she was invited to perform in the Mass Cello Ensemble at Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival. She gained further recognition in January 2023 with her appearance on NPR’s From the Top, a nationwide radio show spotlighting young classical musicians. Demonstrating outstanding artistry and dedication, she was awarded the 2025 YoungArts Award Winner with Distinction, the highest honor from the National Foundation, and selected to participate in YoungArts Week in Miami. That same year, invited as Artist-in-Residence for the Virtuoso & Belcanto Festival, Eiline was recognized for artistic excellence and contribution to contemporary performance.

Eiline’s exceptional talent has also earned her top prizes in distinguished competitions. Recently, she received 1st Prize at the 2026 Eisemann International Young Artist Competition and 2nd Prize at the 2025 Johansen International Competition, along with the award for Best Performance of Commissioned Work. Her accolades also include wins at the Burbank Philharmonic Henning-Fischer Young Artist Competition, Virtuoso & Belcanto Concerto Competition, Hill International Concerto Competition, Walgreens National Concerto Competition, WorldVision Music Contest, Gustav Mahler Prize Cello Competition, and more. Eiline has performed as a soloist with several symphonies, such as the Southern California Philharmonic, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Whittier Regional Symphony, Bellflower Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, and SNE Chamber Orchestra Bautzen. She has received scholarships from renowned institutions, namely the International Academy of Music in Liechtenstein, National YoungArts, Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Morningside Music Bridge, Virtuoso & Belcanto Festival, and Orford Music Academy.

Eiline values the traditions of classical repertoire and is equally committed to contemporary works, which provide an outlet for imagination and her creative voice. A recipient of the Kohl Scholarship, she currently studies at the Colburn School under Professor Clive Greensmith. She plays on a 2023 Mario Miralles cello, generously loaned by Richard W. Colburn through The Colburn Foundation.

© 2025 by EILINE TAI

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