Music Toronto presents Gryphon Trio
Toronto
theatre
Official tickets via Ticketmaster
In its early years as a Music Toronto ensemble-in-residence, the Gryphon Trio first performed Olivier Messiaen's visionary Quartet for the End of Time with revered Canadian clarinetist James Campbell.
Composed in a prisoner-of-war camp during the Second World War, the work stands as one of the 20th century's most profound musical testaments of faith, transcendence, and human resilience.
Twenty-five years and countless performances later, the Gryphon Trio and Campbell return to this monumental masterpiece that has become a defining thread in their artistic story.
The program opens with the stormy passion of Johannes Brahms' dramatic Piano Trio in C minor and also features the world premiere of a new work for piano trio by Graham Campbell.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Gryphon Trio has been an ensemble-in-residence with Music Toronto, performing key works like Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time.
Olivier Messiaen composed the Quartet for the End of Time while imprisoned during World War II.
They first performed together during the Gryphon Trio’s early years as a Music Toronto ensemble-in-residence.
The concerts take place at various venues in Toronto; check the Music Toronto website for specific locations and times.
The Gryphon Trio's repeated performances of this work enrich Toronto’s classical music culture with its profound historical and artistic significance.
Yes, the concert focuses on Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, highlighting themes of faith, resilience, and transcendence.
Yes, tickets are available for purchase online via the Music Toronto website or authorized ticket platforms.
They have a long-standing collaboration and occasionally reunite for special performances in Toronto.
The program typically includes additional classical pieces; check the Music Toronto event listing for the current program details.
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