Description

La Veu del Silenci (The Voice of Silence, in Spanish) is a composition by Ricardo Mollá conceived as a tribute to all those affected by the devastating torrential rains caused by the DANA in November 2024 in Valencia. Inspired by the magnitude of the tragedy, the work seeks to honor its impact and raise awareness through the evocative power of music.

Year of composition
2025

Movements
Single movement.

Duration
3′

Orchestration
For solo trombone and piano accompaniment.

Additional information about La Veu del Silenci
The piece was originally donated to Music for Valencia, a solidarity initiative born in the Netherlands with the aim of helping those affected by the floods (DANA) in Valencia. La Veu del Silenci has been performed in numerous charity concerts, with proceeds dedicated to alleviating the damage caused by the DANA. The horn version was dedicated to Roberto de la Guía, principal trombone of Konzerthausorchester Berlin, together with the Municipal Band of Albacete.

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