Quartet for the End of Time

Tue 9 Dec 7:30pm at Town Hall

Alban Gerhardt

Four world-class soloists come together to mark the 100th anniversary
of the birth of one of France’s greatest composers – Olivier Messiaen. His visionary Quartet for the End of Time is an uplifting and spiritual
work, and will be accompanied by specially commissioned visuals from artist Kathy Hinde. It is preceded by Ravel’s Piano Trio – tinged with serene disquiet and written as the world descended into the carnage of
the First World War.

BBC music magazine’s editor, Oliver Condy, explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert:
_“Messiaen premiered his Book of Revelation-inspired Quartet at a Polish
prisoner of war camp in 1941 in front of 5,000 fellow prisoners. Widely seen as his finest work, it’s the perfect introduction to a composer who brought French music kicking and screaming into the 20th Century.”_

BBC Music Magazine

6.15pm pre-concert talk

Tickets £5-£20

Please note that the choir area is bench seating, the benches are behind the stage area, and there is limited legroom and no back support. The view of the stage from this area is limited.

Steven Osborne piano
Alban Gerhardt cello
Viviane Hagner violin
Kari Kriikku clarinet
Kathy Hinde Messiaen visuals

Ravel Piano Trio in A Minor 20’
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time 50’

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