NOVA Chamber Music Series, pt. 1

NOVA Chamber Music Series Artistic Director Jason Hardink and violinist Ralph Matson of Utah Symphony perform music slated for NOVA this season, including two never-before-performed compositions by local composer Steve Roens. These two original pieces were commissioned specifically for this season at NOVA.  Jason Hardink, in addition to being the Artistic Director of NOVA, is also the Principal Keyboardist for the Utah Symphony. Ralph Matson was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra and served as Assistant Concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra.  NOVA Chamber Music Series features talented musicians from Utah and the occasional guest artist. This year’s season includes six concerts at Libby Gardner Concert Hall, with repeat performances at Snow College and Brigham Young University and the NOVA Project a concert series for children. For more information, visit: novaslc.org  Host: Scott Eckern  Repertoire: Sonata for Violin and Piano (1st mvt) – Maurice Ravel; Intrados, Encomium – Steve Roens; Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano (2nd & 3rd mvts) – Charles Ives;  Follow Highway 89 on twitter @byuh89