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Christmas Cello and Piano Dinner at Appleby Castle

Begin the final weekend before Christmas with a very special evening of live cello and piano music, traditional Christmas carols and festive dining in the magnificent surroundings of Appleby Castle.

Event Date

19 December 2026

Description

On Saturday 19th December, a renowned Cumbrian cellist will join Peter Bass, Appleby Castle’s resident pianist, for an intimate evening of Christmas music in the Castle’s beautiful 15th-century Great Hall.

Guests are invited to arrive from 6.00pm for a festive drink before taking their seats for dinner at 7.00pm.

Throughout the evening, cello and piano will accompany a carefully chosen programme of traditional Christmas carols, seasonal favourites and some of the best-loved works from the classical repertoire.

The programme will include music such as Pachelbel’s Canon in D, selections from Handel including the Hallelujah Chorus, together with a range of familiar classical favourites and traditional Christmas music.

The combination of cello and piano is particularly suited to the Great Hall, where the warmth of the instruments and the natural acoustics of the room create a wonderfully intimate atmosphere.