Elora Kares, (b. 2005) is a multi-faceted musician known especially for her cello and soprano voice. With a unique gift of over 8 types of synesthesia, she perceives music in vibrant colors. She showcased her synesthetically enhanced cello interpretation on NPR's national young artist showcase, From the Top. Recognized as an Apollo's Fire Young Artist Apprentice Soprano, beginning with them soloing in their Lift Ev'ry Voice programs, she has participated in Apollo’s Fire programs broadcasted on Medici.tv, and most recently toured with them to concert venues in Chicago, Detroit, and across Cleveland.