Music for the Voiceless



On October 16th 2016, the Saint Petersburg International Art Orchestra WARM & PEACE gave a world preimiere of a work by Ecuadorian composer Marco Mosquera, which takes the listeners on a journey to uncover the secrets of the dairy industry which are kept hidden from its conusmers.

Why are the musicians of the orchestra wearing masks? Are they ill?
The musicians of the orchestra represent the voiceless. They can only speak through their instruments once their masks are removed. Musical notes translate into words for us to understand. The work begins in a form of passacaglia - after the double bass gives its opening statement, each instrumental group joins in one by one over the bass-ostinato. Screams of pain and suffering can be heard from the orchestra, blended with the haunting sounds of electronics. These sounds of disturbing violence are simultaneously mixed with chords like a ray of light, perhaps a glimpse of hope - hope in humanity.

English translation of text:

The contents of this musical work are based on a true story which remains unknown to many as it is not shown on television, nor do they write about it in the papers. They don't want us to know the truth, nor do we want to discuss it. However, many of us participate in these acts on a daily basis without being aware of them. This performance is dedicated to the voiceless.

* * *
"It hurts. They beat me, kick me, cut me. You can't imagine how painful it is."

 "They have raped me. Again."

 "I'm full of disease. I can hardly feel anything anymore. I've been trapped in this prison for years."

 "Where is my son? They have abducted him! They took him away just after he was born. Why can't I be with my own child? What have they done to him?"


"They've killed my son. And now it's my turn to die."

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