Nice to meet you!
Sterling Strings is not your grandparents’ string quartet. Known for their immaculate, high-energy string performances,
Sterling Strings elevates any event!
Founded in 2015, Sterling Strings was born out of a desire to perform vibrant, modern interpretations of string quartet pop covers. After almost a decade of playing together, they have created a unique sound that fuses years of classical conservatory training with their experience working with artists like Lauryn Hill, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Michaels, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Yolanda Adams, Adele, and The Eagles, to name a few.
This wealth of experience allows them to bring an unparalleled level of elegance, sophistication, and energy to your event. Whether you’re looking to hear some Bach and Vivaldi, or Dua Lipa and Beyoncé, Sterling Strings has got you covered!
Who is Eric?
Founder, Manager, and Cellist, Eric Cooper is known for his enormous sound and deeply rich and expressive tone. A New York City native, he began teaching himself the cello at the age of 12.
He has performed in all the major concert halls of NYC, including Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Symphony Space, Merkin Concert Hall, and WMP Concert Hall. Cooper has also performed with two of the great all-African-American music festival orchestras; The Gateways Music Festival in Rochester, NY, and the Colour of Music Festival in Charleston, SC. He has appeared numerous times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and has performed and recorded with several pop artists including Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Yolanda Adams, Adele, and Mac Miller. Cooper’s playing has taken him across the United States and across the globe to South
and Central America, Asia, the South Pacific, and Abu Dhabi.
With over 20 years of experience in the events and wedding industry, he is dedicated to ensuring that your musical performance
is phenomenal and your guests are thoroughly delighted.
The rest of the team
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Frederique Gnaman
Queen of the violin
Favorite song: “A Change is Gonna Come”
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Daniel Constant
Violin rhythm master
Favorite song: “Calm Down”
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Patrick Page
Viola master of harmonies
Favorite Song: “Say My Name”