The Overton Window, for trumpet and orchestra

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The Overton Window, for trumpet and orchestra by Ricardo Mollá

Description

The Overton Window, for trumpet and orchestra and composed by Ricardo Mollá. This piece was dedicated and premiered by Selina Ott, international trumpet soloist and winner of the ARD Munich International Competition at the Numskull Brass Festival Caudete 2022. The Overton Window is a piece that tries to describe through “the Overton Window” metaphor how society struggles to become closer to good ideas and evolve as a society.

Year of Composition

2022

Movements

Single Movement

Duration

4’30”

Orchestration

The orchestration for The Overton Window for trumpet and orchestra includes:

  • Soloist: Trumpet (both in Bb & C)
  • Woodwinds:
    • Piccolo
    • Flute I & II
    • Oboe I & II
    • Clarinet in Bb I & II
    • Bassoon I & II
  • Brass:
    • Horn I, II, III & IV
    • Trumpet in Bb I, II & III
    • Trombone I, II & III
    • Tuba
  • Percussion:
    • Timpani
    • Cymbals
    • Glockenspiel
    • Wind Chimes
  • Harp or Piano (optional)
  • Strings:
    • Violin I & II
    • Viola
    • Cello
    • Double Bass

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