Classical pianist Stephen Kopp a 2nd prize winner of the 6th biennial Pinault International Piano Competition made his New York City debut at Steinway Hall on January 16 2001 at age 15. Stephen is currently studying with Ms. Blanca Uribe, an artist of international distinction, who is occupant of the George Sherman Dickenson Chair in music at Vassar College.

Stephen now 17 is being recognized for his outstanding talent having performed for the Saugerties Pro Musica series, Kingston's Artist in residence program at Holy Cross Church,Uptown's Kingston Fine Arts Music Series at the Old Dutch Church, and has been cited by the press as a "Keyboard Player of Incendiary Genius" following his first performance at the Kleinert/James Art Center in Woodstock at age 14. He has also offered benefit concerts to student and adult audiences.