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Messiaen’s deeply moving Quartet for the End of Time
Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth
Raphael Wallfisch - cello Simon Blendis - violin Emma Johnson - clarinet John Lenehan - piano
An all-star quartet, led by the legendary cellist Raphael Wallfisch, plays Brahms, Schumann and Fauré, plus Olivier Messiaen’s extremely moving Quatuor pour la fin du temps, which was composed and first performed in a WWII German prisoner of war camp.
Adults £25; Under 25s £3
Generously supported by Peter and Cathy Trewby
Parking: a special rate of £1.50 has been arranged for evening concert-goers to park in Aysgarth RCP carpark from 18:30 (near Aysgarth Falls Hotel). Please buy a £1.50 ticket from the machine and display it in your car with a brief note stating you are attending a concert at Aysgarth Church.