Montreal, November 10, 2026 — Following a remarkable European tour that brought them to several prestigious stages and festivals, the musicians of the Quasar Saxophone Quartet return to Montréal to present Ondes passerelles on November 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Espace Orange (Wilder Building). 

Building on Dialogues intercontinentaux, presented in 2024, this event brings contemporary Western musical traditions into conversation with musical practices from diverse cultures around the world. Through two new works commissioned by Quasar, the concert explores new forms of dialogue among artists, traditions, and musical languages.

The evening opens with an exciting collaboration between young saxophonist Toby Kimura and the spectacular taiko drumming duo Ame no ato (Stephen Chan and Valerie Hongoh). This unique encounter between the saxophone and the powerful sounds of Japanese taiko drums sets the tone for an evening dedicated to intercultural exchange and discovery.
Quasar will also welcome several distinguished guest artists, including soprano Brittany Rae; Amir Amiri, master of the santour, an iconic instrument of the Persian classical tradition; Sarah Pagé, who will bring the refined sounds of the koto to the stage; and pianist Ludovic Rochon.

The program features a new work by Jesse Plessis, a composer of Métis heritage, written for saxophone quartet, soprano, and piano. Inspired by Au vent de la piroguière – Tifaifai by Flora Aurima Devatine, the work explores the intertwining journeys of life and language, between orality and writing.

The concert will also feature And in the End Was Solitude (on Rāst-Panjgāh), a new work by Jimmie LeBlanc for saxophone quartet and santour. Bringing together the sounds of the quartet and Amir Amiri’s Persian instrument, the piece creates a space where different musical traditions meet in a spirit of shared creation.
These collaborations reflect a commitment to fostering artistic exchange and dialogue among diverse cultures, making Ondes passerelles a celebration of curiosity, listening, and connection across worlds.

The concert will be preceded by an Fiery Encounter at 6:30 p.m. centered on the following question:

What happens when different musical traditions meet? A reflection on the balance between exchange, appropriation, collaboration, and respect for traditions in contemporary music creation.

Program :

Jesse Plessis, Tifaifai, Trois Poèmes de Flora Aurima Devatine (world premiere, commissioned by Quasar)
Jimmie LeBlanc, And in the End Was Solitude (on Rāst-Panjgāh) (world premiere, commissioned by Quasar)
Julien Malaussena, De distance et toucher
Dai Fujikura, Bueno Ueno
María Eugenia Luc, Zeruan

More information : quasar4.com 
Tickets : levivier.tuxedobillet.com

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