All My Heart is Listening ~ a line from the beautiful poem "Noche de Lluvia" by Juanita de Ilbarbourou. This is Elektra's twelfth recording and features the music of composers Christine Donkin, Malcom Edwards, Bjorn Kruse, Ramona Luengen, Kate MacColl, Joni Mitchell, Sid Robinovitch , Sheldon Rose, Stephen Smith, Ward Swingle and Joan Szymko. From the delicate opening notes of "The Dawn is not Distant " to "The Circle Game" and "Consider the Lilies" , All My Heart is Listening celebrates the ever-growing, wonderful repertoire of women's voices. Elektra Women’s Choir from Vancouver, Canada has been a leader among women’s choirs since 1987. Under the direction of Artistic Director Morna Edmundson the 48-voice adult choir is known for its adventurous programming, seeking out music written specifically for women and frequently commissioning new works Elektra delivers its mandate to “inspire and lead” through an annual concert series including new and commissioned works and featuring outstanding guest artists. In addition to performing worthy repertoire from the past, Elektra has commissioned over 60 compositions and arrangements. The choir’s recordings on iTunes and CD Baby extend the reach of its repertoire internationally. Elektra’s website offers a permanent repertoire resource featuring all works programmed by the choir to date. Elektra’s celebrated outreach programs encourage, train, and mentor the next generation of singers, conductors, and composers. A multiple national prize-winning ensemble, Elektra has been honoured to perform at conferences of Choral Canada, the American Choral Directors Association, Chorus America, the International Society for Music Education, and the International Federation for Choral Music. Elektra participates enthusiastically in shared projects with other arts organizations such as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and and in festivals and concert series. For more information about Elektra, our repertoire resources and outreach programs, please visit our website at www.elektra.ca