STEPHEN-SIMON-Obituary

STEPHEN SIMON

New York, New York

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SIMON--Stephen, Conductor, died suddenly in New York City on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Simon was music director of L'Orchestre des Portes Rouges, Simon Sinfonietta, and Maestro Classics. For 25 years he conducted the Washington Chamber Symphony at the Kennedy Center. His numerous recordings have...

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I think fondly of Stephen and am grateful for knowing him well at one point - and for his generosity and kindness he so effortlessly gave.

Dear Bonnie,
May God bless and watch over you and your family.

Bonnie -- I am so saddened to hear of Stephen's passing. He was such a warm and great man, and to to my mind, will always be. I send you and the boys my love and heartfelt sympathies.

Dear Bonnie,
It has been so many years since our paths have crossed, but I wanted you to know had saddened I was hearing about your loss. Over thirty years ago we had the pleasure of working together for so many years on so many magnificent, exciting and rewarding ventures here in DC for the Handel Festival. Both Stephen and you were so warm, welcoming and helpful to me. I learned a lot,and it did instill in me an even greater love for the arts!
We have lost a true Handelian...

We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was such a delightful and energetic person and such fun. He will be a real loss to our Woods Hole community and Gansett woods neighborhood. Love to you Bonnie and the boys. Steve and Sheri Specht

We are so saddened to hear the sudden loss of Stephen. Our deepest condolences to Bonnie, Basil, Sebastian and to the rest of the family. We will all miss Stephen forever for his incredible enthusiasm with loyalty and support to his fellow musicians. Thanks for your great genuine smiles Stephen!

So much love to all of you, Bonnie. I will be forever blessed to have had Stephen in my life -- just as my mother was blessed. What an extraordinary, generous, vivacious, hilarious and singular human being.

Our deepest sympathies from the Huddersfield Choral Society - we were priviledged to have met Stephen and Bonnie at our 2011 Christmas Concert in Huddersfield Town Hall.

Dear Bonnie, Basil and Sebi,

I am so very sorry for your loss. While many of us will miss the man, the musician, the maestro my deepest sympathy to you who have lost your greatest love and father.

In time may your grief be replaced by your memories.