Description
To the Moon is a composition for solo tuba and piano accompaniment, written by Ricardo Mollá. Originally conceived in its bass trombone version, it was dedicated to Martin Schippers, tenor and bass trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. The tuba version was dedicated to and premiered by Jose Gómez, professor at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Aragón, during the Numskull Brass Festival Caudete 2025.
Year of Composition
2025
Movements
Three movements:
I. Satoshi’s Dream
II. Serenade in the Metaverse
III. Bone Run
Duration
Approximately 10–11 minutes
Instrumentation
For solo tuba and piano accompaniment.
Additional Information about To the Moon
To the Moon takes the listener on a musical journey inspired by Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision and the development of Bitcoin as a tool for decentralization and individual freedom. The work brings together two of Martin Schippers’ great passions—space and blockchain technology—in a journey that moves from the initial spark of an idea to its expansion and consolidation as a transformative concept.
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 the centralized model.
II. Serenade in the Metaverse
A more intimate and emotional movement exploring the connection between the digital and the human. Dedicated to Martin Schippers’ uncle, Hans, as a tribute to his memory following a long illness, it adds a personal dimension in which 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 conclusion celebrating individual freedom and decentralization.
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