Elysium Quartet: 'Quartet for the End of Time'

• Tatiana Kolchanova, violin
• Collin Oldham, cello
• Maria Manzo, piano
• Michael Kissinger, clarinet

Composer Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was in the French army during WWII. He was captured by German troops and sent to Stalag VIII-A, a prisoner-of-war camp in Görlitz, Germany. Messiaen composed Quatuor pour la fin du temps ("Quartet for the End of Time") while a prisoner, and it was premiered in the camp in 1941.

About Elysium Quartet

The Elysium Quartet is Tatiana Kolchanova (violin), Collin Oldham (cello), Maria Manzo (piano), and Michael Kissinger (clarinet).

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About Tatiana Kolchanova, violin

Tatiana Kolchanova earned her Ph.D. from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservator. Since 1983, Tatiana has toured the world as a violinist, including performances at Carnegie Hall under Zubin Mehta and concerts with Jessy Norman in France, Italy, Lebanon, and Germany. From 1996-2006 she taught at the Moscow Conservatory, and was violinist with the Moscow String Quartet.

About Collin Oldham, cello

Oregon native Collin Oldham has performed with the Corigliano, Mariner, and Carpe Diem String Quartets, the National Symphony, the Oregon Symphony, and the Washington Opera, as well as alternative musical groups like The Decemberists, and The Portland Cello Project.

About Maria Manzo, piano

Pianist Maria Manzo – has performed with groups ranging in style from the Brubeck Brothers Jazz Quartet, Oregon String Quartet, and Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra. She is Founder of Bravo! Concerts Northwest and Director of the Bravo! Northwest Chorale.

About Michael Kissinger, clarinet

Michael Kissinger is a classical and jazz clarinetist, composer, and producer. He is Artistic Director of the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival. GRAMMY-winning jazz singer Diane Schuur says: "Michael is the best clarinetist I have ever worked with, and I've heard them all!"