A nocturnal musical landscape of many colours awaits. Following a series of reflective works by Schnittke, Poulenc and Messiaen, the programme centres on two French masterpieces by Dutilleux and Faure. Ainsi la Nuit's restless, fragmented soundworld is set against Fauré's Piano Quintet No. 1, whose soaring melodies and rich harmonies bring the festival to a close.