ABOUT SIMON BAGGS
Simon Baggs is Principal Conductor of the St George’s Chamber Orchestra, London. A specialist in the life and music of Edward Elgar, he is celebrated for his insightful interpretations and profound understanding of Elgar’s music. As a contemporary composer, Simon has had five of his works premiered in the past two years, all of which were extremely well received.
ABOUT SIMON BAGGS
Simon Baggs is Principal Conductor of the St George’s Chamber Orchestra, London. A specialist in the life and music of Edward Elgar, he is celebrated for his insightful interpretations and profound understanding of Elgar’s music. As a contemporary composer, Simon has had five of his works premiered in the past two years, all of which were extremely well received.
VIDEO FOOTAGE
The below selection of videos demonstrate Simon Baggs’ skill as conductor and arranger. Click for information on his compositions
St George’s Chamber Orchestra, London plays the Intermezzo from Elgar’s “Crown of India Suite” with violin soloist Dominic Moore and conductor Simon Baggs, arranged by Simon himself.
Simon Baggs conducts St George’s Chamber Orchestra in Mozart’s Divertimento K137.
St George’s Chamber Orchestra, London plays Finzi’s Eclogue for piano and strings with soloist Martin Cousin, conducted by Simon Baggs.
Simon Baggs conducts St George’s Chamber Orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings [Excerpt from third movt.]