Description
La Veu del Silenci (The Voice of Silence) is a composition by Ricardo Mollá conceived as a tribute to all those affected by the devastating torrential rains caused by the DANA storm in Valencia in November 2024. Inspired by the magnitude of the tragedy, the work seeks to honour its impact and raise awareness of the cause through the evocative power of music. The version for horn and orchestra is dedicated to Marc Gruber, principal horn of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony.
Year of composition
2025
Movements
Single movement.
Duration
3′
Orchestration
1.1.1.1 – 1.1.0.0 – timp. – hp. – strings – solo horn
(version without harp also available)
Soloist:
- Horn
Accompaniment:
- Woodwinds: flute, oboe, clarinet in B♭, bassoon
- Brass: horn, trumpet in B♭
- Percussion: timpani
- Harp
- Strings: violin I, violin II, viola, cello and double bass
Additional information about La Veu del Silenci
The piece was originally donated to Music for Valencia, a charitable initiative founded in the Netherlands to help those affected by the floods (DANA) in Valencia. La Veu del Silenci has been performed in numerous benefit concerts, with the proceeds going towards relieving the damage caused by the DANA.
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