Montreal, August 27, 2026 — Before unveiling its full season programming, Quasar saxophone quartet extends the summer with the return of the Escouades Musicales Urbaines Contemporaines (EMUC). These free outdoor concerts highlight the meeting point between new music, classical music, jazz, and the Montréal public. For this seventh edition, the quartet renews its collaboration with the Journées des ruelles vertes, presenting four concerts in various neighbourhoods across the city.

Montreal, May 14, 2026 — We are pleased to announce that composer James O'Callaghan has been selected as the recipient of the very first Museond Prize for Creativity in Mixed Music.

As part of this distinction, he will create a new 14‑minute electroacoustic work for the Quasar saxophone quartet. This new piece will be premiered during La Semaine du Neuf in March 2027.

Dive into the heart of sonic creation with the 10th edition of Quasar Saxophone Quartet’s Electro Series

Electro Series – 10th Edition
Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. – public workshop
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. – Fiery Encounter XXIII
7:30 p.m. – concert
Multi‑media Room (MMR) – 527 Sherbrooke West, Montreal QC

Montréal, February 11, 2026 — The Montreal-based Quasar Saxophone Quartet will embark on a major Canadian tour, reaffirming its position as a leading force in contemporary music. Traveling from St. John’s to Winnipeg, with key stops in Edmonton, the quartet will present a series of performances and collaborations that highlight its ongoing commitment to musical creation, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Montreal, February 10, 2026 — Quasar is deeply grateful to receive the Opus Award for “Performer of the Year.” This distinction is especially meaningful to us, as it recognizes not only our work but also our ongoing commitment to creation and artistic dialogue.

Le Vivier launches the Museond Prize for Creativity in Mixed Music, a unique initiative dedicated to contemporary composition. This annual award, created through the support of John Fairbrother, founder of the Museond Fund, offers Canadian citizens and permanent residents the opportunity to compose an original work for acoustic instruments and electronic devices.