Cadenza at Christmas 2025

Date: 13th December 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Polwarth Parish Church, 36-38 Polwarth Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 1LU
Polwarth Parish Church
Polwarth Parish Church in the snow
  • Musical Director: Timothy Coleman (website)
  • Accompanist: Morley Whitehead
  • Special Guests: Castle Brass (website)

Join us on Saturday 13th December for a heartwarming evening of festive music as Cadenza and members of Castle Brass unite for our annual Christmas concert — a night brimming with beauty, tradition, and joy. This programme offers a rich tapestry of choral and brass favourites to lift your spirits and welcome the season in style.

From timeless carols like Once in Royal David’s City and O Come All Ye Faithful to exquisite choral gems such as Rorate Cœli by Jacobus Handl and Jesus Christ the Apple Tree by Elizabeth Poston, the evening spans centuries of Christmas music, celebrating its depth and warmth.

Richard Rodney Bennett’s evocative Five Carols form a centrepiece, and the rest of the programme is filled with a selection of other seasonal pieces, both familiar, and less familiar. Sit back, enjoy the music, and a glass of something during the interval, and get into the Christmas spirit with us.

Under the direction of Timothy Coleman, Cadenza brings vitality, passion, and rich vocal colour to every performance. Castle Brass adds festive sparkle with their radiant brass interludes. Whether you’re drawn to the contemplative or the celebratory, this concert offers something for every listener.

Don’t miss this joyful celebration of music, community, and Christmas spirit. Bring your friends, wrap up warm, and let Cadenza and Castle Brass fill your December evening with harmony and cheer.

Ticket Information

Tickets are priced £16, £14 (concessions) and £5 (schoolchildren), and this year include a concert programme for you to pick up at the concert.

Tickets are available online below (fees apply), via choir members, by calling 07770 754369, or on the door. We look forward to welcoming you!

You can now buy tickets for this concert via our ticketing partner, TryBooking, using the form below. Simply select the ticket(s) you wish to buy and press ‘Next’. You’ll be taken to the TryBooking site to complete your transaction safely and securely over there.

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can view our event on that site directly by clicking here.