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Other openly masonic compisitions by Mozart include the Maurerische Trauermusik (Masonic Funeral Music) and a number of songs and cantatas. [ 4 ] Lodges sometimes used the music of other composers for their proceedings (with or without permission) often adding different words.
The Maurerische Trauermusik (Masonic Funeral Music) in C minor, K. 477 (K. 479a), is an orchestral work composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1785 [1] in his capacity as a member of the Freemasons. The autograph manuscript of the work is preserved in the Berlin State Library .
This page provides links to alphabetized lists of notable Freemasons. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation which exists in a number of forms worldwide. Throughout history some members of the fraternity have made no secret of their involvement, while others have not made their membership public.
Composers who specifically wrote masonic music, i.e. music for masonic rituals and ceremonies, as evidenced by sourced references in their home articles. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
From classic carols to favorite festive tunes, see if you can guess them all. And don't worry, we've got the answers at the end! Have fun with this Christmas game and have a great holiday!
Candidates can be proposed and initiated on the same night. Compared with masonic meetings, dress is informal - as meetings tend to be boisterous affairs, in good spirits. The ritual and initiation part takes up the first part of the evening, followed by festivities that are "closer to a Scottish Harmony than an English Festive Board". [4]
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At the conclusion of the meeting, the Lodge may hold a formal dinner, or festive board, sometimes involving toasting and song. [15] These meetings are typically held in a Masonic temple, though other venues may occasionally be used. The bulk of Masonic ritual consists of degree ceremonies.