What do you turn to in moments of darkness? For composer Olivier Messiaen, he turned to composing Quartet for The End of Time, which he wrote while in a German prison camp during World War II. Salon Séance invites you to a reflective experience, channeling stories of hope. Immerse yourself in the story through live music and your very own origami crane.

About the Production

Through Messiaen’s music, storytelling, and origami cranes, The End of Time channels the spirits of four prisoners who transformed the end into a new beginning. This production will deliver the prisoners’ messages and guide the audience to them through the music they created together.

Performers

Nile Assata Harris – Actor
Yoonah Kim – Clarinet
Sahun Sam Hong – Piano
Mari Lee – Violin
Mihai Marica – Cello
Created by Mari Lee
Directed by Jay Stull
Sound Design by John Gasper
Lighting Design by Guillermo Laporta
Research by Simon Angseop Lee

Schedule

7:00 p.m. Arrival and origami workshop
7:30 p.m. Performance
9:00 p.m. Reception

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VIP Experience

Exclusive pre-performance talk and Q&A with historian Simon Angseop Lee for further insight into the musical work (Please arrive promptly for the best experience)
Group origami workshop with Lee
Complimentary pre-performance drink
Premium seating
Admission to post-performance reception

General and Student Admission

Pre-performance group origami workshop with an instructor
General admission seating
Admission to post-performance reception

About Salon Séance

Salon Séance creates experiential concerts based on the idea that performing is an act of channeling. Born in Kyoto, CEO and Artistic Director Mari Lee cultivates a tight community of pre-professionals and professionals to create experiences inspired by Japanese traditional ceremonies and rituals. Through experiential performances combining classical music, live storytelling, and interactive ritual, Salon Séance invites each audience member into a sacred space of reflection and belonging. For more information, please visit their website.

EXPERIENTIAL PERFORMANCE FROM SALON SéANCE

The End of Time