Casting of the belfry bells
Realization at the foot of the belfry, the complement of the bells Bollée. To complete the missing bells of the carillon visible from the square at the foot of the building. Casting in public and on site of 11 bells.
Friday 16 September: - Arrival of the founders and the 11 moulds - Preparation of the pit - Preparation of the brick oven
Saturday 17 September: - Finishing of the oven in the morning - Heating of the oven and the metal - 16h/17h: 1st casting, 5 bells - 21h/22h: 2nd casting, 6 bells
Presence of the mobile carillon of Douai on the Grand'Place de Béthune. Carillon concert by Mr. Stefano COLLETTI, carillonneur of the city of Douai and professor at the conservatory. And the TORMIS Ensemble Duo of acrobats and musicians for an act both poetic and impressive. Circassians perfectly wielding the staves, led by lively music.
Sunday 18 September: - 9am/10am: unmoulding of the bells - Cleaning, tinkling of the bells - Back in the workshop for tuning and finishing
Carillon concert at 3 p.m., by M. DUBOIS, carillonneur of the City of Béthune And at 4 p.m., music concert on the Grand'Place de Béthune given by the Municipal Harmony.