Dates

• 1 Feb 2026, 5 p.m., Dumfries House, Cumnock, Scotland, UK, None
• 2 Feb 2026, 7 p.m., Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, None
• 7 Feb 2026, 7 p.m., Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Scotland, Scotland, UK, None

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Repertoire Quartet For The End of Time, by Olivier Messiaen; New work, by Arthur Keegan

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Description

Join Hebrides Ensemble for an evening of extraordinary music that speaks across generations, exploring light, faith, and the unbreakable human spirit. Written during the composer’s imprisonment in a German POW camp, Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time is a testament to hope and transcendence in the face of unimaginable hardship. Its ethereal colours, spiritual intensity, and moments of profound stillness have made it a touchstone for generations of listeners. 

In dialogue with Messiaen’s masterpiece, Hebrides Ensemble premieres a new work by Arthur Keegan, commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society. Keegan’s composition takes Messiaen’s ideas of eternity and renewal as a starting point, creating a contemporary reflection on faith, fragility, and the passing of time. 

Together, these two works offer a powerful evening of music that reaches beyond history — where sound becomes remembrance, renewal and hope. 

 

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Performers Hebrides Ensemble

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Promoter Hebrides Ensemble

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Submitted by Hebrides Ensemble