Stavros First is an award-winning composer and musician who has composed hundreds of works, mostly in the classical style (although he frequently ventures into other genres, as well). His works have been described as "beautifully poetic, creative, and nostalgic, while retaining a good amount of wit." He studied composition under Stephen Halloran. As a musician, First has performed with Harry Christophers and the Handel & Haydn Society at Symphony Hall in Boston, and has studied under some of the leading musicians in the Boston Symphony Orchestra.