Samy Moussa: Montreal Orchestras & Notable Figures
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About the Concerto & Composer:
composer: Samy Moussa
Instrument: Trombone Concerto
Inspiration: The biblical story of the fall of the walls of Jericho. The concerto’s structure mirrors the story (seven days, seven trumpets, etc.).
First Performance: Spring 2023 with Jörgen Van Rijen (solo trombone of the Concertgebouw orchestra of Amsterdam) and the National Orchestra of Lyon.
Subsequent Performances: Toronto, Dallas (with van Rijen).
Montreal Performance: James Box (solo trombone of the OSM – Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal) will perform it.
orchestration: Unusual – a smaller, but powerful orchestra without woodwinds or trombones (other than the solo trombone), but with an organ. Composer’s Intent: Moussa doesn’t aim to make sociological or journalistic comments on current times with his music. He focuses on the artistic creation itself.
Trombone’s Potential: Moussa believes the trombone has a “noble sound” and is capable of virtuosity that hasn’t been fully explored by composers.
Timeline & Context:
Initial Contact: Moussa was contacted by Jörgen Van Rijen in 2020 about writing the concerto.
* Upcoming Performances: Moussa will conduct performances in Quebec and Montreal on November 20th and 21st as part of the Bac… (the sentence is cut off).In essence, the article is a preview of Samy Moussa’s Trombone Concerto and provides insight into its creation, inspiration, and upcoming performances, notably the Montreal debut.