Composer

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Walter Boudreau

Genre

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Electronic/Computer

Style

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Electronic/Computer Music

Compose Date

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2003

Average_duration

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24:43

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

L'Asile de la pureté is a contemporary classical composition by Canadian composer Walter Boudreau. It was composed in 1982 and premiered on November 18, 1982, by the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) at the Salle Pierre-Mercure in Montreal. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and musical language. The first movement, "L'Asile de la pureté," is a slow and meditative piece that features a haunting melody played by the strings. The second movement, "Le Chant des morts," is a more frenetic and dissonant piece that features a cacophony of sounds from the entire orchestra. The final movement, "Le Chant des vivants," is a triumphant and uplifting piece that features a soaring melody played by the brass and woodwinds. One of the defining characteristics of L'Asile de la pureté is its use of extended techniques and unconventional playing methods. Boudreau employs techniques such as glissandi, harmonics, and multiphonics to create a unique and otherworldly sound. The composition also features a wide range of percussion instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, and glockenspiel, which add to the piece's ethereal quality. Overall, L'Asile de la pureté is a powerful and evocative composition that showcases Boudreau's skill as a composer and his willingness to push the boundaries of contemporary classical music. Its haunting melodies, unconventional techniques, and complex harmonies make it a challenging but rewarding piece for both performers and audiences alike.

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