Composer

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Mathieu Lussier

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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9:25

Movement_count

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3

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Suite Edward & Wallis is a contemporary classical composition by Canadian composer Mathieu Lussier. The suite was composed in 2011 and premiered on May 7, 2011, by the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal, conducted by Alain Trudel. The suite consists of five movements, each of which is named after a significant event in the lives of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The first movement, "The Meeting," is a lively and playful piece that represents the first encounter between Edward and Wallis. The second movement, "The Abdication," is a somber and reflective piece that represents the moment when Edward abdicated the throne to be with Wallis. The third movement, "The Wedding," is a joyful and celebratory piece that represents the couple's wedding day. The fourth movement, "The Exile," is a melancholic and introspective piece that represents the couple's life in exile after Edward's abdication. The final movement, "The Return," is a triumphant and energetic piece that represents the couple's return to England after many years in exile. The suite is characterized by its use of traditional classical forms and structures, such as sonata form and theme and variations, as well as its incorporation of contemporary harmonies and rhythms. Lussier's use of orchestration is also notable, with each movement featuring a different combination of instruments and textures. Overall, Suite Edward & Wallis is a compelling and evocative work that captures the drama and romance of one of the most famous love stories of the 20th century.

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