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Quasar St.Johns's Listen to the concert recorded by the CBC in St.John's (producer Francesca Swann).
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Works by : Daniel Peter Biro, Piotr, Grella-Mozejko, Simon Martin, Michael Matthews, Gilles Tremblay, Iannis Xenakis, Frank Zappa.

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Thank to all our partners in the 2009-2010 season.

ARTE Quartett. Conseild des arts du Canada, Conseil des arts et des letttres du Québec, Conseil des arts de Montréal, Fondation SOCAN, Groundswell. King 's University College. CBC. Espace Musique, Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Memorial University of New Foundland, The Music Gallery' Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (série Hommage)" Sound Symposium . Sverige Radio, Tonus Vivus ? Society for New Music, University of Alberta, University of Briitsh-Columbia' University of Calgary' University of Manitoba' University of Victoria' Vancouver Community College' Vancouver New Music, Le Vivier.


"Je reviendrai à Montréal"

May 5 2010, 8 pm
Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur

Composers : Dániel Péter Biró, Piotr Grella-Mozejko, Colin Labadie, Michael Matthew, Gilles Tremblay, Iannis Xenakis.



Les Mutations dynamiques

March 31, April 1rst, 8 pm

4 new works for saxophones and live electronics !

Composers : Daniel Peter Biro, Nicolas Gilbert, Jesper Nordin, Pedro Rebelo


Canadian Tour 2010
"Quelques arpents de neige"

From Victoria to St.John's
January 24 to February 19

- 8 concerts
- 8 masterclasses and workshops
- 8 Canadian works
- 3 World premieres


Opus prizes nominations

-Concert of the year: Opération numérique
-Recording of the year : Miroir des vents

Details and other nominations



Swiss Tour
November 28-December 10

Accomplished mission!

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Marie-Chantal Leclair had been named "CMC Ambassador"

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Canadian Music Center has chosen to recognize 50 outstanding performers and conductors who have played exceptional roles in shaping the Canadian music scene over the course of the last 50 years. It is their collaboration with Canadian composers that brings new music to life. We honour their commitment to bringing the works of these composers to both national and international audiences and we are grateful for their outstanding contributions to Canadian music. The CMC is delighted to recognize their talent and dedication to the new music community.


5 works by Quebec composers flying to Switzerland.

As part of "Alter ego ou Entre deux" tour, 5 works have been sent to the saxophone class of University of Lucerne.

The chosen work(s) will be performed by saxophone students during the masterclasses that will be given by Quasar's members in December 2009.

Works submitted :
Quartet 1998 (Tim Brady)
Geyser Ghetto (Michel Frigon)
Quatre inventions ( Denis Gougeon),
Une mécanique des rêves (Bernard Falaise)
Pulau Dewata, (Claude Vivier).

New CD Release
Miroir des vents
Dame (Collection qb)

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CD programm :
Luc Marcel : Miroir des vents
Farangis Nurulla-Khoja : Giuoco Piano
Michet Frigon : .Geyser Ghetto
Claude Vivier : Pulau Dewata
Jean-François Laporte : Le Chant de l'naudible

Discover six Canadian composer's very diverse views of their times. With the exception of Pulau Dewata (1977) all the works on this disc have been commissioned by Quasar.


Visit our new video section

Live performances of works by Claude Vivier, Klas Torstensson and Michel Frigon.

Also Digital Operation : live electronics (audio and video)

 



Une mécanique des rêves
Bernard Falaise

Pulau Dewata
Claude Vivier

À huit
André Hamel

Salomon's sound houses
Roderik de Man

Pitch Black
Jacob ter Veldhuis

La plénitude du vide
Jean-François Laporte