Stephen DeCesare (14/05/1969), an American composer, born in Rhode Island. He is fast becoming one of the most prominent young American composers, winning multiple national competitions and receiving numerous performances and commissions by theatres around the United States. He has a variety of styles in his repertoire: ranging from liturgical, opera, musical-theatre, orchestral, instrumental and pop. His composition: Our Lady Of Fatima Opera, had it's world premiere in October 1999 in Providence and has been performed in other theatres in the U.S. and is being considered in theatres in various parts of Europe. His music has been broadcast on radio stations around the United States and Canada.