Eric Stern
Eric Stern is an American vocalist, accordionist, composer, arranger, and pianist based in Portland, Oregon, best known as the founder and artistic director of the band Vagabond Opera. He also performs as a soloist, as well as with the Eric Stern Trio. Stern, with Vagabond Opera, has appeared on NPR and performed at the Kennedy Center, the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Joe's Pub in New York City.
Eric Stern
- Name
- Eric Stern
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
- Occupation
- Musician, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, songwriter
- Born
- 1971
- Nationality
- United States
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• Name — Eric Stern • Birthplace — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US • Instrument — Vocals, piano, accordion • Genre — Opera, Cabaret, Jazz, Bohemian • Occupation — Musician, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, songwriter • Years Active — 2002–present • Website — ericsternevents.com
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Stern was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and trained as a vocalist at the Delaware Valley Opera Company. At the age of 21, Stern decided to pursue writing and moved to Paris, returning to the U.S., and to music, a year and a half later. In 2002, Stern founded the group Vagabond Opera, known for their blend of eclectic musical styles, including German cabaret, Klezmer, and jazz. The band released four albums until their hiatus in 2015. With the band, Stern also wrote, composed and performed the 2010 opera Queen of Knives, in collaboration with Wanderlust Circus. Stern has recorded and performed with a variety of musical acts including The Decemberists, Balkan Beat Box, Unwoman, Pink Martini, and DeVotchka. In 2011, Stern composed the score for the Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre's production of Pinocchio. In March 2015, Stern's independent production company, Hungry Opera Machine, debuted its first opera at the Alberta Rose Theatre: Flour, Salt, & Moonbeams. It was well-received by critics. Stern currently works as the Events Coordinator and Cultural Arts Ambassador for Eastside Jewish Commons, a nonprofit in Portland, Oregon.
Discography
• With Vagabond Opera • Get on the Train (2004) • Vagabond Opera (2006) • The Zeitgeist Beckons (2009) • Sing For Your Lives (2011) • Solo • Stern Little Stories (2012) • Ashes of Rembetiko (2017)
Awards
ASCAP Concert Division Panel award recognizing creative contributions to American music (September 2011).
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- 1.Tracy, Ryan. Papa's Got a Brand New Belt. New York Press. January 7, 2009.
- 2.Vagabond Opera On Mountain Stage. NPR. 5 November 2010.
- 3.Eastern Blocheads: Vagabond Opera. Washington Post. 11 January 2008.
- 4.At the Great American Music Hall, 2007. Facebook.
- 5.Wong, Melanie. Vagabond Opera Enchants Joe's Pub. Feast of Music. 1 August 2013.
- 6.Beckman, Rachel. Vagabond Opera: Life Is a Cabaret. The Washington Post. January 10, 2008.
- 7.Vagabond Opera. Eric Stern Presents.
- 8.D'Antoni, Tom. Vagabond Opera's Opera: Eric Stern on Queen of Knives. Oregon Music News. May 5, 2010.
- 9.McQuillen, James. Opera review: Portland's Vagabond Opera's 'Queen of Knives' is one sharp show. Oregon Live - the Oregonian. 11 May 2010.
- 10.Picaresque -The Decemberists. AllMusic.
- 11.Vagabond Opera and Chervona. WOW Hall.
- 12.Johnson, Holly. 'Pinocchio' review: Puppets and real actors bring the beloved story to life. Oregon Live - the Oregonian. 12 November 2011.
- 13.Stabler, David. Flour, Salt, & Moonbeams. The Oregonian.
- 14.Meet our staff. Eastside Jewish Commons.
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