Christmas Concert 2025

Come and hear The Nutcracker and other classical masterpieces in the beautiful setting of Old Glossop Parish Church, performed by world-class musicians.

Our Festival president, Viv McLean – lauded internationally for his wonderful musicianship and spectacular pianism – returns to Glossop, joined by Glossop's very own concert pianist Benjamin Powell, performing on a beautiful Steinway piano. We are thrilled that they will be joined by the award-winning cellist, Jessica Burroughs – until recently the principal cello of the Orchestra of Opera North – in a programme that will include some of the most popular pieces in the cello and piano repertoire.

Glossop Parish Church will be lit by candlelight and provide glorious acoustics and a hugely atmospheric backdrop to this concert.

Programme

Vivaldi Cello Sonata in Bb major – Jessica Burroughs, Emma Dixon, and Benjamin Powell

Scarlatti Sonatas in: D Minor K. 213, F Minor K. 466, C major K. 487 – Viv McLean

Fauré Cello Sonata – Jessica Burroughs and Benjamin Powell

Fauré Après un rêve – Jessica Burroughs and Benjamin Powell

INTERVAL

Chopin Waltz in A Minor Op. 34 No. 2 – Viv McLean

Chopin Polonaise in C# minor op. 26 no. 1 – Viv McLean

Chopin Waltz in A minor op. post. – Viv McLean

Saint-Saens The Swan – Jessica Burroughs, Viv McLean and Benjamin Powell

Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker (suite selections) – Viv McLean and Benjamin Powell

Tickets

We want world-class classical music to be accessible to all, and so our Christmas Concert will not be ticketed - simply turn up on the night. Donations will be sought at the end of the concert to reflect what you felt the concert was worth. We ask our audience to donate as generously as possible, according to your means. The money raised will help fund our week-long Summer Festival, comprising a variety of concerts, events and our extensive education programme.

Seating for the Christmas Concert will be unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors and bar will be open from 6.30pm, and we encourage you to arrive early to choose your seats. Drinks can be taken to your seats.

Reserved Seating

Those who have joined the GMF Friends will be able to take advantage of reserved seats towards the front of the church, as a token of our appreciation for their support of Glossop Music Festival. Friends should email friends@glossopmusicfestival.org.uk with their seating requirements.

If you would like to join our Friends, please visit: www.glossopmusicfestival.org.uk/become-a-friend or email for further information.

We look forward to welcoming you to a fun, festive evening of wonderful music-making!