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 November 2024 in Valencia. Inspired by the magnitude of the tragedy, the work seeks to honor its impact and bring visibility to the cause through the evocative power of music. The version for trombone and wind band is dedicated to Roberto de la Guía, principal trombone of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin.
Year of composition
2025
Movements
Single movement
Duration
3 minutes
Instrumentation
Soloist:
Trombone
Woodwinds:
Piccolo
Flutes I–II
Oboes I–II
Clarinets in Bb I, II, and III
Bassoons I–II
Alto Saxophones 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, cymbals, tam-tam, rainstick
Others:
Harp or optional piano
Additional information about The Voice of Silence
The piece was originally donated to Music for Valencia, a charity initiative born in the Netherlands with the aim of helping those affected by the floods (DANA) in Valencia. The Voice of Silence has been performed in numerous benefit concerts, with all proceeds donated to support the victims and repair the damage caused by the DANA.
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