Description
La Veu del Silenci (The Voice of Silence) is a composition by Ricardo Mollá conceived as a tribute to everyone affected by the devastating torrential rains caused by the DANA storm in Valencia in November 2024. Inspired by the scale of the tragedy, the work seeks to honour its impact and give visibility to the cause through the evocative power of music. The version for trumpet and orchestra is dedicated to Selina Ott and was premiered together with the Bremer Philharmoniker.
Year of composition
2025
Movements
Single movement.
Duration
3′
Orchestration
1.1.1.1 – 1.1.0.0 – timp. – hp. – strings – solo trumpet
Soloist:
- Trumpet (part available in B-flat and C)
Accompaniment:
- Woodwinds: flute, oboe, B-flat clarinet, bassoon
- Brass: horn, B-flat trumpet
- 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 born in the Netherlands with the aim of helping those affected by the floods (DANA) in Valencia. La Veu del Silenci was performed at numerous benefit concerts whose proceeds went towards easing the damage caused by the DANA.
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