Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Eric Cooper, cello

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern

Published August 4, 2017 at 1:22 PM EDT

A native of NYC, Eric Cooper began playing cello at the age of 12. At 19, he began his studies with Marion Feldman of the Manhattan School of Music. He transferred to the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College in 2007 and started his studies with cellist Fredrick Zlotkin. Eric is co-founder of the Brandy Chamber Society with Pedro Vizzarro Vallajos. Currently Eric is principal cellist of One World Symphony and is also an active member of the String Orchestra of Brooklyn, Brandy String Trio, The Contemporary Music Ensemble of the CUNY Graduate Center, and La Camarata de Washington Heights.