Stephen Kates (May 7, 1943 – January 18, 2003) was an American cellist and music educator. He was the son of David Kates, a long-time member of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and studied under notable teachers including Marie Roema-Rozanoff and Leonard Rose. Kates gained acclaim after winning the second prize at the 1966 Tchaikovsky International Competition and was the first American to perform Dmitri Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto in the USA. He taught at Peabody Conservatory and had significant influence from renowned musicians like Mstislav Rostropovich.
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Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: Baltimore
Cause of Death: lymphoma
Educated At: Juilliard School
Occupation: cellist
Employers: Peabody Conservatory
Awards Received: Second Prize at the 1966 Tchaikovsky International Competition
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 7, 2025 |
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Sun | 16 Taurus 13 | 17 Taurus 21 | 4 Leo 42 |
Moon | 24 Gemini 14 | 22 Virgo 28 | 26 Gemini 25 |
Mercury | 4 Gemini 51 | 25 Aries 21 | 16 Leo 3 |
Venus | 25 Gemini 36 | 4 Aries 21 | 15 Virgo 6 |
Mars | 15 Pisces 15 | 8 Leo 43 | 13 Taurus 55 |
Jupiter | 19 Cancer 39 | 22 Gemini 44 | 5 Leo 55 |
Saturn | 12 Gemini 20 | 28 Pisces 24 | 22 Gemini 32 |
Uranus | 3 Gemini 33 | 26 Taurus 43 | 7 Gemini 54 |
Neptune | 29 Virgo 35 | 1 Aries 17 | 29 Virgo 53 |
Pluto | 5 Leo 0 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 6 Leo 47 |
Rahu | 20 Leo 48 | 24 Pisces 47 | 16 Leo 27 |
Ketu | 20 Aquarius 48 | 24 Virgo 47 | 16 Aquarius 27 |
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