Stephen Simon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Stephen Simon

American conductor, composer, and arranger

Date of Birth: 05-May-1937

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 20-Jan-2013

Profession: conductor, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Stephen Anthony Simon (May 3, 1937 – January 20, 2013) was an American conductor, composer, and arranger.
He was a noted proponent of the music of George Frederic Handel, serving as music director of the Handel Society of New York and recording several of Handel's operas and oratorios for the RCA label.
Simon also became known for his pioneering programming of works for orchestra and narrator for young people, including his own Casey at the Bat and The Tortoise and the Hare.