Composer

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Madeleine Dring

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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2:57

Madeleine Dring's 'Shakespeare Songs (3) No. 2, Come away, Death' is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that was composed in the mid-20th century. The piece was first premiered in 1953 and has since become a popular choice for vocalists and pianists alike. The piece is made up of three movements, each of which is based on a different Shakespearean text. The second movement, 'Come away, Death', is based on a song from Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night'. The lyrics of the song are melancholic and speak of death and the end of life. Dring's music perfectly captures the mood of the text, with its mournful melody and slow, mournful tempo. The piece is characterized by its use of dissonance and chromaticism, which give it a sense of unease and tension. The vocal line is often set against a sparse and haunting piano accompaniment, which adds to the sense of isolation and sadness in the music. Despite its melancholic tone, 'Come away, Death' is a beautiful and moving piece of music that showcases Dring's skill as a composer. Its haunting melody and evocative lyrics make it a popular choice for vocalists and pianists looking to explore the darker side of Shakespeare's work.

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