Composer

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Madeleine Dring

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

"Song of a Nightclub Proprietress" is a composition by British composer Madeleine Dring. It was composed in 1958 and premiered the same year. The piece is a part of a larger work called "Three Shakespeare Songs" and is the second movement of the set. The song is written for a mezzo-soprano voice and piano accompaniment. The lyrics are taken from Act II, Scene 3 of William Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra". The song is sung from the perspective of a nightclub owner who is trying to entice customers to come to her establishment. The lyrics are playful and flirtatious, with the nightclub owner promising a night of fun and excitement. The music itself is light and jazzy, with a syncopated rhythm and a catchy melody. The piano accompaniment is lively and energetic, with a lot of movement and variation. The vocal line is also very melodic, with a lot of leaps and runs that showcase the singer's range and agility. Overall, "Song of a Nightclub Proprietress" is a fun and lively piece that showcases Dring's skill as a composer. The jazzy style and playful lyrics make it a popular choice for recitals and concerts, and it remains a beloved piece in the repertoire of many mezzo-sopranos.

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