Freemasons’ Hall at 60 Great Queen Street hosts an exciting and varied programme of public events throughout the year – including world-class organ, orchestral and choral concerts as well as hosting community and nationwide projects, such as NHS Blood and Transplant Drives. Further details and booking information can be found on the UGLE website at www.ugle.org.uk/freemasons-hall/events
BELMONT ENSEMBLE AND TRAFALGAR SINFONIA
Freemason’s Hall is proud to partner with the Belmont Ensemble and Trafalgar Sinfonia for a series of concerts over the beginning of the year.
The Belmont Ensemble of London was founded by its Musical Director, Peter Dyson, in 1991, winning instant critical acclaim. It is now one of the busiest and finest chamber orchestras in the capital. Belmont Ensemble members, past and present, can be found playing in all of the leading British orchestras, including The Philharmonic, LPO, LSO and RPO, CBSO, Britten Sinfonia, English Concert and OAE, as well as The Royal Opera House and English National Opera Orchestras.
The Trafalgar Sinfonia was founded by its musical director and inspiring British conductor Ivor Setterfield in 1992. Created initially to accompany both the New London Singers and the Codina Singers, it quickly developed a reputation as an outstanding ensemble in its own right. Now with an international following, it continues to attract some of the most talented and exciting young musicians, presenting a regular season of concerts at the famous St Martin-in-the-Fields in the heart of London. It also performs regularly at several other UK and international venues, including the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.
Prepare yourself for a musical feast in the majestic, glistening, gilded setting of the Grand Temple at Freemasons’ Hall for their upcoming programme:
Sat 19 February (5pm & 7.30pm):
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons by Candlelight, Bach – Air on the G String, Pachelbel – Canon in D, The Belmont Ensemble of London and Trafalgar Sinfonia
Sat 26 March (5pm & 7.30pm)
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons by Candlelight, Albinoni – Adagio, Vivaldi – 'L’Estro Armonico' Concerto No. 2 (First Movement), The Belmont Ensemble of London and Trafalgar Sinfonia
Sat 23 April (5pm & 7.30pm)
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons by Candlelight, Bach – Air on the G String, Pachelbel – Canon in D, The Belmont Ensemble of London and Trafalgar Sinfonia
This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 47 January 2022 edition.
Arena Magazine is the official magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.
Read more articles in the Arena Issue 47 here.