Description
To the Moon is a composition for solo bass trombone and trombone choir, written by Ricardo Mollá and dedicated to Martin Schippers, tenor and bass trombone of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Year of composition
2026
Movements
Three movements:
I. Satoshi’s Dream
II. Serenade in the Metaverse
III. Bone Run
Duration
Approximately 10–11 minutes
Instrumentation
For solo bass trombone and trombone choir, consisting of six tenor trombones and two bass trombones.
Additional information about To the Moon
To the Moon proposes a sonic journey inspired by the vision of Satoshi Nakamoto and the development of Bitcoin as a tool for decentralization and individual freedom. The work combines two of Martin Schippers’ great passions —space and blockchain technology— in a journey that moves from initial intuition to its expansion and consolidation as a transformative idea.
I. Satoshi’s Dream
Represents the birth of a revolutionary idea. From the initial intuition to the construction of a new system, the music reflects the emergence of Bitcoin as an alternative to centralized models.
II. Serenade in the Metaverse
A more intimate and emotional movement that explores the connection between the digital and the human. Dedicated to Martin Schippers’ uncle, Hans, as a tribute to his memory after a long illness, it adds a deeply personal dimension where technology and remembrance intertwine.
III. Bone Run
Symbolizes the expansion and consolidation of the system. Through sections such as Revolutionary Whitepaper and Peer-to-Peer Vision, the music moves toward an energetic and affirmative conclusion, celebrating individual freedom and decentralization.
Listen to the piece
There are no reviews yet.