St George's Church was home the stringed instruments including cellos and violins on Thursday.
They were played by professional musicians before their eventual sale by Ingles & Hayday at Sotheby's next week.
A variety of Christian music was performed including 'Evangelists', played on violins, cello and viola made in Paris by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume in 1863 which featured carved saints including Mark, Matthew, Luke and John.
Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume
Life: October 1798 - March 1875
French luthier made over 3,000 instruments
The special set has belonged to Europe since 1970 and is expected to reach up to £800,000 when it is auctioned next Tuesday.
