Acclaim
“Stephen is a true artist and violin player, both emotionally and technically speaking, and a very serious, attentive, passionate student.”
– Pierre Columbet, Quatuor Ebéne
Profile
Musical Education
Curtis Institute of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Peabody Preparatory, Colburn Conservatory
Principal Teachers
Shirley Givens, Aaron Rosand, Robert Lipsett
Awards
Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition (2012), Quarter-finalist; Pasadena Showcase Competition (2011), Most Promising Talent; US Army Band Concerto Competition (2009), First Prize
Appointments
Assistant Concertmaster – Cleveland Orchestra (2018-)