Description
La Veu del Silenci (The Voice of Silence, in Spanish) is a composition by Ricardo Mollá conceived as a tribute to all the people 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 give visibility to the cause through the evocative power of music. The version for euphonium and wind band is dedicated to Bastien Baumet, international soloist and euphonium professor at the Lyon Conservatory.
Year of composition
2025
Movements
Single movement.
Duration
3′
Orchestration
Soloist:
Euphonium (part available in bass clef and treble clef)
Woodwinds:
Piccolo
Flutes I–II
Oboes I–II
Clarinets in Bb I, II and III
Bassoons I–II
Alto Saxophone I–II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Brass:
Horns in F I–II
Horns in F III–IV
Trumpets in Bb I
Trumpets in Bb II–III
Trombones I–II
Bass Trombone
Euphoniums I–II
Tuba
Percussion (minimum 2–3 players):
Timpani
Percussion I: Glockenspiel, tubular bells
Percussion II: Suspended cymbal, crash cymbals, tam-tam, rain stick
Others:
Harp or piano (optional)
Additional information about La Veu del Silenci
The piece was originally donated to Music for Valencia, a solidarity initiative created in the Netherlands with the aim of helping those affected by the floods (DANA) in Valencia. La Veu del Silenci was performed in numerous benefit concerts whose proceeds were used to help mitigate the damage caused by the DANA.
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