Eric Sabatino

Harp

Eric Sabatino, harp, is a professor in the Performing Arts department of the American University in Washington. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music in orchestral performance.

Originally from New York, Senior Master Sergeant Eric Sabatino is harp soloist for The United States Air Force Band. Prior to joining the Air Force, Sabatino was a freelance performer and harp teacher at the preparatory division of the Manhattan School of Music and principal harpist with the orchestras of the Empire State Opera, Amato Opera Company and the Island Lyric Opera of New York City.

Mr. Sabatino has also served as principal harpist with the Atlanta Symphony, Baltimore Opera, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. He was the featured soloist with the Saint Petersburg Chamber Symphony (Russia) for the Diaghilev Festival, where he also gave several recitals.