Rune Glerup’s (b. 1981) 'Perhaps Thus the End', written for and dedicated to Quatuor Diotima, delves into the cyclical rhythms of life, evoking the absurd beauty of Beckett’s world, where routine moments like park strolls and barroom musings take on new meaning. In contrast, Glerup’s Clarinet Quintet, featuring clarinettist Jonas Frølund, weaves together influences from Brahms to Boulez. This intricate work merges past and present, paying homage to the musical voices that shaped Glerup’s own sound.