Madeleine Dring was admitted to the Royal College of Music as a junior exhibitioner at age nine, initially as a violinist before becoming a piano major.
Composer Biography
Madeleine Dring's husband was Roger Lord, a celebrated oboist who was Principal Oboe with the London Symphony Orchestra for over thirty years.
Composer Biography
Madeleine Dring's father was a ventriloquist, reflecting her theatrical family background.
Performer Biography
Kitty Whately, the mezzo-soprano on this recording, is co-founder of the charity SWAP'ra (Supporting Women and Parents in Opera) and champions the vocal work of women composers.
Composer Biography
Madeleine Dring wrote around two dozen scores for the BBC and much music for the West End stage, including revues and plays, establishing herself as a musical entertainer.
Composer Biography
Madeleine Dring, the composer, died unexpectedly at the age of 53 from a brain aneurysm, at a time when she was professionally at her peak.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which provides a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
