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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Taurus 13 | 17 Taurus 6 | 5 Leo 39 |
| Moon | 24 Gemini 14 | 22 Capricorn 7 | 8 Cancer 23 |
| Mercury | 4 Gemini 51 | 9 Taurus 4 | 17 Leo 56 |
| Venus | 25 Gemini 36 | 16 Gemini 21 | 15 Virgo 38 |
| Mars | 15 Pisces 15 | 21 Aries 27 | 14 Taurus 34 |
| Jupiter | 19 Cancer 39 | 19 Cancer 54 | 6 Leo 9 |
| Saturn | 12 Gemini 20 | 9 Aries 46 | 22 Gemini 39 |
| Uranus | 3 Gemini 33 | 0 Gemini 40 | 7 Gemini 56 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 35 | 3 Aries 27 | 29 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 0 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 6 Leo 48 |
| Rahu | 20 Leo 48 | 5 Pisces 27 | 16 Leo 24 |
| Ketu | 20 Aquarius 48 | 5 Virgo 27 | 16 Aquarius 24 |
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