Steven Mercurio is an Italian American conductor and composer. 　　As a composer, Maestro Mercurio’s compositions include songs, chamber works, and pieces for large orchestra. 《For Lost Loved Ones,》 was given its world premiere by Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. His composition, 《Mercurial Overture,》 was given its world premiere by the Oslo Phiharmonic in a concert telecast honoring the Nobel Peace Prize winners with Maestro Mercurio conducting. Maestro Mercurio recently completed his first symphony titled, 《A Grateful Tail,》 based on American playwright Eugene O’Neill’s 《Last Will and Testament of Silverdene Emblem O’Neill.》 It will be premiered in 2013 and will feature a performance of the third movement by Academy Award winning actor and singer, F. Murray Abraham at the Prague Proms. 　　Maestro Mercurio is an acclaimed and sought after arranger. He has created arrangements for a wide array of artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Plácido Domingo, Angela Gheorghiu, Fabio Armiliato, Carl Tanner, Ben Heppner, Bryn Terfel, Marcello Giordani, Il Volo, Secret Garden and Sting.