A Day of Change was inspired by the story of a young refugee mother who shared her experience of trauma, resilience, and unconditional love. Despite the violence and hardship she endured, the birth of her child became a profound turning point—a source of strength, hope, and transformation.
The work draws on a letter she wrote to her child, with its words and emotions shaping the musical language of the piece. Fragments of the text are woven into the choral writing alongside recordings of the mother’s own voice. Through these elements, the composition traces a journey from suffering to hope, reflecting the transformative power of maternal love and the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit.