Nova Pon’s musical journey reaches its apex with “Symphonies of Mother and Child,” a monumental composition premiered in February 2022. Spanning 40 minutes and featuring fifteen performers, Nova Pon’s opus explores the depths of motherhood with a graceful restraint, avoiding bombast in favor of poignant intimacy.
Turning Point Ensemble
Conductor: Owen Underhill;
Flute, Piccolo, Alto Flute: Brenda Fedoruk; Clarinet, Bass Clarinet: AK Coope;
Oboe, English Horn: David Owen;
Bassoon: Katelin Coleman;
French Horn: Nick Anderson*, Valerie Whitney**; Trumpet: Katherine Evans;
Trombone:Jeremy Berkman;
Percussion: Jonathan Bernard;
Piano, Toy Glockenspiel: Jane Hayes;
Harp: Janelle Nadeau*, Violin1: Marc Destrube; Violin 2: Francisco Eduardo Barradas Galván; Viola: Sarah Kwok*; Cello: Isidora Nojkovic; Bass: David Brown.