Our first fundraising round.

On 25 September 2024, the Fidelio Orchestra ran their first fundraising gala at the Fidelio Cafe. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters we have managed to raise over £50,000 in one single night.

The guests were treated to a five-course tasting menu accompanied by wines provided by our partner Corney & Barrow, with special guest Jancis Robinson introducing the wine before each course.

As part of the auctioned prizes, a 1908 cello by Ettore Soffritti was offered for a valued orchestral member to use it exclusively for the 2025 season.

Several musicians from the Fidelio Orchestra took part to the evening, with music from Franz Schubert to Caroline Shaw. The night ended with Champagne in the cocktail lounge and a guitars+violin jam session.