Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time
Artists
Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay – violin
Karen Stephenson – cello
Mark van de Wiel – clarinet
Tom Poster – piano
Programme
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time Listen
Hear one of the essential compositions of the twentieth century performed by four musicians from the Philharmonia Orchestra in this free early evening concert.
The quartet was written in a German prisoner of war camp in 1941, and premiered by Messiaen and three fellow-prisoners. Recalling that first performance, to an audience of 400 prisoners and guards, the composer said: “Never have I been listened to with such rapt attention and understanding”.
Taking its imagery from the biblical Book of Revelation, the music is by turns ecstatic and apocalyptic, troubled and serene.
Need to know
Prices & Discounts
Free
Ticket required
Running time
55 minutes
Recommended age
From 7+
Programme notes
Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes available a week before the event.
Box office
Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
After the event
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