Much has been written about the inspiration, circumstances, and techniques that occasioned the creation of Quartet for the End of Time. The great apocalyptic statement by Olivier Messiaen that concludes our concert has the distinction of being one of the few chamber works, if not the only, to be written for a diverse ensemble and assembled in that same spirit-piece by piece-using different forces as new characters and relationships appeared in life. In our first concert of the calendar year we offer a selection of great pieces that, typically for BCMS, allow our players to be heard in different roles and relationships. I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who know only military marches or jazz, and paint colors for those who see none. I’m a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith. Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time (1940) Mozart Trio in E-flat major, K.498, “Kegelstatt” (1786) Schubert String Trio in B-flat major, D.471 (1816)
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