The album's lyrics are multilingual, including English, French, and Mandarin, reflecting Canada's multicultural ethos.
Performer Biography
The album exclusively features Canadian talent, including young performers such as pianist/vocalist Jialiang Zhu, coloratura lyric soprano Vania Chan, and soprano Katy Clark.
Composer Biography
Alice Ping Yee Ho, the composer, is a Hong Kong-born Canadian composer who has received numerous national and international awards, and her music is described as dramatic and graceful.
Album & Artwork
The album features a wide spectrum of text, from ancient Chinese poems of the Tang Dynasty to a First World War poem by English poet Charlotte Mew, and collaborations with eight living Canadian writers.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alice Ping Yee Ho's proudly eclectic approach to composition is influenced by Chinese folk and operatic idioms, Japanese Taiko, jazz, pop culture, and other contemporary art forms.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alice Ping Yee Ho, the Chinese Canadian composer, hopes this recording will convey special meaning about women's empowerment and strength, taking listeners on a musical journey across time and space.
Album & Artwork
The album, "A Woman's Voice," features music written for female voices and piano, inspired by literature celebrating women's spirit and their challenging roles throughout history.
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