About Cécile Simon
Lived 1801 – 1970. Cécile Simon was a French composer and pianist.
Cecile Paul Simon (April 12, 1881 – January 3, 1970) was a French composer who published under male pseudonyms and was the mother of composer Claude Arrieu.
Simon was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a daughter of the philanthropist Clarisse Simon. She studied music with Théodore Dubois, Paul Vidal, and Charles Tournemire. She married Paul Simon and their daughter Louise Marie (composer Claude Arrieu) was born in 1903.
Some of Simon's compositions were published by Durdilly and Rouart.
Chamber
Sonata (violin and piano)
Trio (violin, cello and piano)
Vocal
"L'heure Exquise" (text by Paul Verlaine)
"Simple Tale" (medium voice and orchestra or piano; text by Jean Cocteau)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cécile Simon?
French composer
When was Cécile Simon born?
Cécile Simon was born in 1801 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
When did Cécile Simon die?
Cécile Simon died on 3 January 1970 in Paris.
What was Cécile Simon's occupation?
Cécile Simon was a composer and pianist.
What nationality was Cécile Simon?
Cécile Simon was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cécile Simon. https://biography.guide/cecile-simon/
MLA: "Cécile Simon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecile-simon/.
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