AKA Simon Kovarski

Born: 22-May-1890
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania
Died: 17-Jan-1970
Location of death: Encino, CA
Cause of death: Emphysema

Gender: Male
Religion: Jewish
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Musician

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Preeminent Basoon player and teacher

Wife: Rose Kovar
Daughter: Eleanor Imber (musician)
Daughter: Leah Herzberg

    University: Imperial Conservatory of St. Petersburg, Russia

    New York Philharmonic Bassoonist

Author of books:
24 Daily Studies for Bassoon (1951, music instruction)

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