
In 1940, Messiaen was taken prisoner by the invading Germans and sent to a camp in Silesia, Stalag VIIIA, where he was held for two years. There he composed the Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) and it was performed in the camp on 15 January 1941 in front of 5,000 of his fellow prisoners. Messiaen was constrained in the scoring of this piece by what was available to him in terms of instruments and players. Quatuor pour la fin du temps represents the culmination of Messiaen's first stylistic period. In this first phase of his creativity, Messiaen evolved a rich, integrated style that sought to paint a picture as well as to express a feeling. Most of his compositions, including this one, drew their inspiration from religion and bird song.
Programme
● Messiaen - Quatuor pour la fin du temps
Performers
● Freya Goldmark, violin
● Peteris Sokolovskis, cello
● Joseph Havlat, piano
● Anna Webster, clarinet
Friends of the festival will have reserved front row seating.
To join the Friends SIMFestival visit https://simfestival.com/support/ Ticket Price £16, Free for 16 and Under
Stamford International Music Festival runs 18th - 20th May 2023 presenting seven concerts of great chamber music programmed by festival director, Freya Goldmark.
Important Information
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Ballroom
Price: £16 (Under 16s free when accompanied by a paying adult)
Running time: 45 Minutes
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