I am pleased to present a special concert featuring one of the great musical works, not only of the 20th Century, but of all time: Olivier Messiaen’s Quatour pour le fin de temps. (Quartet for the End of Time). This performance will be presented by a group of my students from the University of Kansas School of Music.

featuring
Jacob Herling, violin
Madelin Echternacht, clarinet
Zach Ward, cello
Veerle Winkelmolen, piano

Olivier Messiaen was captured and imprisoned in a German POW camp in 1940. During his imprisonment, he met 3 fellow musicians and composed the Quartet for the End of Time which was then premiered in the camp in January 1941. The music is tragic, powerful, hopeful, and full of a spirit that speaks to the best qualities of mankind.

Seating for this event will be limited. We will offer a selection of wine and cocktails for the event. No food will be served.

Cost: $15/pp (proceeds to the performers.)

Arrival/Seating: 6:30-7:00pm
Pre-concert talk: 7:00-7:15pm
Performance time: 7:15pm (50 minutes in length)
Post-concert chat/drinks