Canada celebrates the strength and diversity of female voices at the heart of Canadian choral creation. The album invites listeners to discover a diverse, deeply human, and resolutely contemporary musical universe, where each note resonates as a tribute to the vitality and audacity of the country's new generation of female composers. Founded over forty years ago, Ensemble ArtChoral has established itself as a major force in Canadian professional choral music. Under the artistic direction of Matthias Maute, the choir brings together high-level singers from all ten Canadian provinces, combining virtuosity, sensitivity, and camaraderie. The ensemble distinguishes itself through its ability to create a dialogue between tradition and innovation, offering concerts that are acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, and a rich and award-winning discography on the ATMA Classique label. With Volume 9 of the ArtChoral series, Canada (ACD22428), the ArtChoral Ensemble brings together thirteen exceptional Canadian women composers, each with a unique voice and universe.