FINISTERRAI composed by Ricardo Mollá. Performed by Esteban Batallán and Alberto Urretxo

🙂 Piano version is FINALLY available: www.ricardomolla.com/en/product/finisterrai-concerto-for-trumpet-trombone-and-piano/

[@gregorygerner3471]

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will be patting itself on the back (and thanking its lucky stars) for this hire for the next 20 years. Bud would have been pleased.

He is awesome!

[@CaptainJazz262]

Absolutely! We’re so lucky to have him here in Chicago. He’s a great person and teacher in addition to his playing.

[@juliendruon-composer]

"Memories" makes me think of the trumpet solo in the 2nd movement of "The Pines of Rome" by Respighi ! Same sound ! If you don't know this music you should listen to it it's a masterpiece 😍

[@ChewVurse]

@@juliendruon-composeri’m fairly confident he knows what pines of rome is

[@jacobmerrill8791]

This didn’t age well

[@shadmium3471]

I saw this on instagram and just had to check it out. Amazing work

Thank you very much!

[@dlnk_dl]

Same, guess instagram does provide some useful things now and then apart from all the other garbage. This piece was amazing.

[@NickBPH]

10:49 Oh my god this is some of the best tone i have ever heard on trumpet

[@emielpols7578]

Oh yes, Esteban is an incredible player. One of the best if you ask me

[@mytrung]

I was looking of this thank you!

[@eosborne6495]

These themes and melodies have been running through my mind for weeks! Too many contemporary composers have forgotten how to write a great tune. Thank you for reminding us that great virtuosity and genuine emotions can coexist.

[@ooooooo2218]

12:02 Quite surprised no one’s talking about this beautiful part. Normally composers will go back to A(I chord), instead, Mollá brilliantly proceeds to add D(IV, consequently making D/A chord)for the base, evoking such a grandiose sensation.

Thank you 😊

[@laura360nm]

10:48 このメロディが頭から離れない。Instagramで聴いた美しい響きのためにフルサイズでどうしても聴きたくてこの動画を探しました。ありがとう！

[@ajayshyam8198]

Witnessing the birth of a masterpiece is a true privilege 😊

Thank you very much! It means a lot! :)

[@AdamKeele]

Being a trumpet student of the Chicago school, and having the opportunity to learn from members of the CSO (including Bud) and hearing the CSO with Bud dozens of times, I've held his former seat with the highest regard and who sits in it. Ridenour was my favorite to occupy the seat since Bud, but I'm glad we found a permanent and deserving player like Esteban. He plays with life, vigor and power, much like Bud did. I look forward to see his growth with the CSO as it evolves into the next generation of players.

[@スズモリ]

10:53 木管かと思うぐらいのしなやかで繊細な音に心奪われました、、、

[@BluJ227]

I know right? The sound just came out of nowhere!

[@javiercordova2108]

Man, pieces like these have always made me question why I chose violin over trumpet. Used correctly, that instrument can really shock you of it’s true potential

It is difficult to compete against Esteban Batallán, he is probably the best trumpet player on Earth right now. Still, violin sounds great as well :)

[@borisdavidov5]

@RicardoMollaAlbero remember we are not comparing musicians a specially trumpet players. Im trumpet player myself, former assistant of a principal from UZ Philarmonic Orchestra. But hearing a first-time trombone and trumpet together composition it just blows me away. Regarding the violin, I always wanted to play one ❤️

[@chrissizemore8338]

Esteban is w out a doubt the most exciting player ive ever heard! The power he has is unreal but the control and soft lyrical playing are just as incredible . Chicago is so lucky to have such an artist!!

[@Thatonek1d123]

Can we take a moment abt appreciate how clean that flute solo transitions into the trumpets sound at 10:45

[@pzwackelmann7681]

What a beautiful concert! I never would have thought that something so beautiful would still be written these days. Thanks! Kudos to the two soloists, the conductor, the orchestra and last but not least to the composer.

[@Sujesceld]

I am (musically) in love with Esteban Batallan. His dynamics and tone make me swoon. I heard him play the "Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra" by Alexander Arutiunian and "Mr. Batallan" by Arturo Sandoval last night. I loved the first piece. The second piece touched and comforted me so much that I felt like I was floating. That's some kind of power. Loving his performances last night so much led me to other videos of his performances, including this one. I'm so grateful to him for all his training, intelligence, heart, and skill!

[@marcor9302]

When ever I can see and feel the music with my other senses I know I've found a masterpiece.

Thank you Marco!

[@boneheadcycler1412]

Holy crap! Batallán is the best I've ever heard!

[@cterbush]

Brilliant! Best, most idiomatic , and varied brass writing I’ve heard in years. What on earth is going on with brass in Spain? I’ve followed the Hercules Ensemble for years and then Mr. Batallan becomes a worthy successor to Bud Herseth!

[@shishudesu]

Ahh I love this so much 😭😭 Thank you for giving birth to such beautiful music

Thank you very much :)

[@birgerembrechts9257]

Lovely piece and world class soloists. Really enjoyed it. Bravo tutti

Thank you Birger!

[@SebastianHernandez-ne4pm]

I wish I was there to listen to this, absolutely amazing would have definitely cried

Hopefully there will be more ocassions in the future :)

Movements: I. On the top of cape Finisterre (00.02). II. Memories (05:16). III. The Last Adventure (16:01).

[@manwithnoplan1677]

“An Eternity Under the Portico” at 10:45

:)

[@ZupManikha]

That part, sounds like a Ghibli ost!! TTATT

[@franciscostay6329]

@@ZupManikha Yes! Sounds similar to "The boy who swallowed a star" - Joe Isaishi

[@chronez9845]

Im so thankful I stumbled upon this masterpiece a month ago. I’m currently trying to let our director play this beauty of a piece. Amazing job and keep on making more pieces like this!! They are very beautiful🩷

Looking forward to listening to your version!

[@jesusmourevarela855]

Únicos!!!! Esto sirve a donde está llegando el nivel musical de España. Alberto un crack en el trombón ,la composición es de lo mejor que se puede escuchar hoy en día y mi paisano,hace 17 años que te escuché en vivo con mi trompeta,eras grande pero ahora se multiplicó todo, gracias Esteban por representar a España en especial a los gallegos 😍😍

[@womanofsubstance8735]

I'm not usually a big fan of brass solos, but these guys are just plain SWEET! Very nice, and I really enjoyed the whole composition and performance.. Thank You!

Thank you very much!

[@matafajardo]

Ufff, solía tocar trompeta de joven, 20 min a esta intensidad es para dejarte fuera de combate por varias horas, y él incluso logró finalizar con dicha nota tan aguda, limpia y sin usar técnica de pedales, Mis respetos.

[@_noxcovers]

10:38 Hermosísimo

[@TitusTheBard]

Blessed be the algorithm for making me discover this beautiful piece! Awesome rendition too!

[@쇼말차]

finally we have a brand-new double concerto repertoire!!

Thank you! It took a lot of effort to write it but it paid off

[@nathanberry5633]

Amazing composition, Ricardo. What wonderful writing. And amazing playing!!

Thank you very much Nathan!

[@jamier65551]

I'm just shocked. Perhaps the most beautiful orchestral piece/performance I ever have heard. Truly shocking. I love it. I would be so honored if I could ever play that Trombone part man.

Thank you very much! Currently there is only the orchestral part available. www.ricardomolla.com/en/product/finisterrai-concerto-for-trumpet-trombone-and-orchestra/. However if you want to try only the trombone part and the Play-Along you can find it here: myplayalong.com/trombone

[@reimakousei793]

Absolutely love the modulation and creative ideas of this piece. A hidden gem

Thanks to comments like this, little by little this piece is not hidden anymore. Thank you!

[@reimakousei793]

@ i wish you the very best. Good job with the composition

[@trbnbass]

We were waiting for it!!! Thank you so much ❤

Me too! :P Hope you like it!

[@trbnbass]

@ Simply love it!!!

@@trbnbass It is probably the piece I am more proud of! Thank you! Hope you play it some day!

[@JacquesLuu]

thanks insta for recommending me a extract of this.. im mindblown

[@BrandonTohpianist]

Wow the second movement gives me a lot of Rachmaninov’s 2nd symphony vibes with the beautiful harmonies and melody along with the rich illustration and texture by the strings , woodwind and ofc the soloists. Amazing 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you Brandon! I am not sure it was a direct influence by Rachmaninov but I can’t deny he is one of my musical heroes!

[@BrandonTohpianist]

​@ Hahaha not saying u were directly inspired but it definitely reminded me of him the way you made such a melodic line feel never-ending :) (coming from an avid rachmaninov fan) . No problem, you are definitely deserving of this praise!! Very amazing work!!

[@jwhill7]

Esteban Batallán is fabulous! I was also entertained watching how the hairdo of the very attractive principal second violinist changes back and forth between lose and fastened back with an elastic--meaning that this video was put together from segments of at least two different takes.

[@failboy111]

10:50 is the clip from social media if you are wondering. :^)

[@obsidianmusic303]

This is amazing! Great job! I play trombone and my brother plays trumpet so I really hope we will be able to play this together someday! Thank you for this masterpiece!

Thank you! Looking forward to listening to your version :)

[@alta1910]

Precioso concierto para trompeta y trombón, al alcance de muy pocos, hace falta muchísima calidad técnica e interpretativa. Enhorabuena.

El concierto tiene sus secciones comprometidas pero con un poco de trabajo creo que puede ser una obra asequible para un amplio espectro de trompetistas y trombonistas. ¡Me alegro de que te guste!

[@yolanpostigo]

Precioso!! Me encantaría que estuviera en spotify❤

Está en proceso de revisión, probablemente esta semana lo tendremos subido :)

[@LeeranZRaphaely]

Such a beautiful piece of music! Great orchestration throughout, and the larger form with transitions between the movements was very effective. Also the playing was top-notch!

[@ahmedfayez300]

That what happens when a great tromponist be a great composer ♥️♥️👏🏻👏🏻 .. I havent heard such a pretty music since a while .. thank you ❤❤

This means a lot, thank you very much Ahmed!

[@MaDLad-jh2oj]

Wow, amazing piece and players. Awesome!

Thank you very much!

[@tiinba9552]

Maravillosa pieza musical y grandísima actuación de los músicos. Ojalá poder interpretar algún día este concierto☺☺

[@verncampbell2395]

Such an enjoyable piece and well played. So many contemporary pieces are either cartoonish or simply unenjoyable; this piece is neither. Bravo! V

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

[@samneverleft10]

I absolutely love the theme of friendship and your approach of telling the story of the friendship as an AI recreation of the deceased friend! The playing and writing are brilliant, but having innovation be the theme of the story, I kept catching myself trying to figure out what was a recreated memory and what was the friend actually experiencing. There is a depth to the dreams/memories that have been the subject of many other works, but there's a nuance of both fidelity of the memory's recreation and the juxtaposition with the surviving friend's experience. Truly remarkable - bravo sir!

Thank you John! I agree with your analysis :)

[@aprendetrombon8759]

Espectacular! Una pasada de obra! Esteban y Alberto mágicos! Enhorabuena a los 3! Precioso!

Muchas gracias! :)

[@filipedoria9561]

10:09 - 12:41 is PURE BLISS

[@arvennebruno5574]

trompettiste exceptionnel ,quelle sonorité !

[@volkar8422]

been waiting for weeks LETS GOOO

I promise... ME TOO!

[@churnyeechong2427]

I will start to learn Spanish and its culture in two months' time. Will definitely learn more about the musical aspect as well. Thank you so much! 🎉😊,

[@jeremiehuchede82]

Quelle œuvre magistrale !!!! C’est super beau et tellement bien écrit BRAVO, des petites ressemblances avec "l'Attaque des Clones" de John Williams. L’orchestre fabuleux sans parler des solistes WOUWWW. Ça joue là c’est énorme le niveau.

[@churnyeechong2427]

God sent composition! Bravo Ricardo Molla Albero! It encourages me to listen and learn more from writing and performances of brass instruments from now on. ❤😊

Thank you very much! Every composer needs to develop his/her own language. I am happy this helps you to get inspiration to your own composing goals.

[@SaritaBuuu]

Hacía muchísimo tiempo que no sentía esta montaña rusa de emociones con una pieza, incluso una lágrima se me ha escapado al terminar. Precioso e impecable de principio a fin. Enhorabuena, maestro!

Muchas gracias, reacciones como esta significan mucho para mí :)

[@jorgegodoyrodriguez9839]

wowww al fin!!!! estuve esperando para poder apreciar esta bella pieza y quede mas que fascinado.. preciosas lineas la de los solistas ademas de una linda interpretación y los colores que logras formar junto con la orquesta de veras me vuelan la cabeza!!! Felicitaciones por tu gran trabajo

¡Muchas gracias Jorge! Se agradece mucho el compartirlo para darle difusión. ¡Un fuertísimo abrazo!

[@noormahmood444]

The things I’d do to hear this concerto in person 😭😩

[@rickyoon1446]

This is absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for this😊

thank you Rick!

[@dcobos94]

Que absoluta maravilla!!! Batallán eres mi ídolo!!!!! Ojalá conocerte! Que limpieza, que sonido, que viveza!!!

¡Son unos grandes! ¡Gracias por el comentario!

[@barryliknaitzky8032]

Whoah! Sensational!

[@h-mh93]

Wow - this is fantastic! I never heard of it before! This is pure genius and sheer joy to listen to! Bravo a tutti!

[@Welderpegalata]

Cuando una composición, una interpretación de todos con tanta alma es imposible emocionarse. Grandísima obra que remueve todos tus sentidos , enhorabuena

[@griffinweber803]

Unreal trumpet playing

[@MiquelBadia-td3qo]

Maravillosa obra y excelente interpretación de Alberto y Esteban. Felicidades a los 3

[@johnphillipsjr9700]

How and why does this make my eyes leak? Gorgeous work

[@markzdan1]

Amazing soloists and orchestra.

[@EduardoNogueroles]

¡¡¡¡Bravo artistas!!!! 👏👏👏

We are 🟢 Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5O0dBgXAv3qqJxwk1E0FzH

[@Dylonely_9274]

You are a great composer, thank you for sharing your work on your channel.

[@NickChung]

I watch this video everyday ❤

[@TWardTrombone]

What a beautiful sound! Awesome playing!

[@PeterLewysPreston]

Fantastic!

Thank you!

[@scottgammon247]

This makes me want to play my trumpet again 🥲

[@argon3bro]

Memories からの盛り上がりで感動して泣きそうになった…

[@juliangomez7877]

Excellent work Ricardo. Very cinematographic! Congratulations. ❤

[@ananthrayar]

Wow you really know how to bring out the softness of trumpet!! Several of my friends think it is only a loud and blaring instrument, I’m sharing this with them. I can also see John Williams is a big inspiration for you 😊

[@borisdavidov5]

Such an amazing sound and phrasing ❤

They are both geniuses!

[@borisdavidov5]

​​@RicardoMollaAlbero Such an amazing composition, I just realized that you composed this piece. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ awesome and very positive music. Not to mention great solousts and wonderful orchestra musicians with conductor putting very challenging and beautiful music for us to enjoy 🎉

[@alonshofar]

Magnífica obra 👏 y los solistas espectaculares!!

[@lazarojorgelorenzosaborit9258]

Grande ese Maestro

[@Jaimecarrillomusic]

Espectacular!!

Gracias!

[@caseythemistake3894]

10:51 is the beginning of that great melody that brings backs some old memories.

[@ニワトリ-p5b]

19:15 Awesome😵

[@jeronimobarzabe354]

whaouuu! super! Bravo Esteban et Alberto. 👍👍

[@cupajoe99]

This is incredible

Thank you very much Joe!

[@zachb6638]

Absolutely brilliant! Such an inspiring piece of music. Any plans to write it for Trumpet, Trombone, and Wind Ensemble? 👀

Thank you very much! It is already arranged for windband 😊 this is the link: www.ricardomolla.com/en/product/finisterrai-concerto-for-trumpet-trombone-and-windband/

[@zachb6638]

@ Awesome!! Thank you so much for writing such an incredible piece of music. You are a true luminary of the art!

[@Braden-jj8nd]

This is beautiful, amazing job 👍

[@tatsuya2769]

Hoping this will be on spotify!!

On the way!

[@olegshkolyar8457]

Felicitaciones!!!❤❤❤ Espectacular!!!!Bravissimo!!!

Gracias!

[@wallacysantos3606]

beautiful👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Congratulations!

Thank you!

[@zihongmusic]

Amazing！❤

Thank you!

[@peacevillageWM]

10:49 favorite

[@dky2548]

I hope it's registered in Apple Music Korea! awesome music!

[@NickChung]

Fantastic.....

[@blu3620]

I wanna become as 🅒🅞🅞🅛 as that trombonist 🥺

Me too!

[@TromboDac]

I LOVE it! Congratulation !👏👏

I'm glad you liked it Dacian! All the best!

[@ricardo_antoniotrb]

Thank you gor this Masterpiece!!

Thank you very much!

[@KingsleyOsborn]

Love it.

thank you!

[@ZupManikha]

10:45 This part sounds like a Ghibli OST... TTATT

[@juanitarivera1001]

Hermoso ❤

Gracias Juanita!

[@cadenlawson8279]

Très bien 🎉🎉🎉

Merci!