British Favourites

British Favourites brings the City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra to your screen, conducted by Peter Bassano with solo violinist Robin Ashwell. The program celebrates iconic British compositions, beginning with Ron Goodwin’s rousing Battle of Britain Suite, freshly arranged by Jacob Bride, before moving into George Lloyd’s serene “An Arctic Stillness.” Audiences will then be swept into the dramatic Phantasy for Solo Violin and Orchestra by Arnold Bax, followed by timeless highlights from Edward Elgar, including the triumphant Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 in D Major and the haunting Enigma Variations. The set concludes with Hubert Parry’s stirring “Jerusalem,” arranged for orchestra by Elgar himself. Tickets are available through the linked page—experience these beloved classics in an unforgettable concert film.