1. Michael William Balfe Biography Michael William Balfe biography and related resources. Michael William Balfe (May 15, 1808 October 20, 1870), was an Irish composer, best known today for his opera The Bohemian http://www.biographybase.com/biography/Balfe_Michael_William.html

Biography Base Home Link To Us Search Biographies: Browse Biographies A B C D ... Z Michael William Balfe Biography Michael William Balfe (May 15, 1808 - October 20, 1870), was an Irish composer, best known today for his opera The Bohemian Girl. Balfe soon returned to Italy, where, during the next nine years, he remained, singing at various theatres and composing a number of operas. During this time he married Luisa Roser, a Hungarian singer whom he had met at Bergamo. Fétis says that the public indignation roused by an attempt at "improving" Meyerbeer’s opera Il Crociato by interpolated music of his own, compelled Balfe to throw up his engagement at the theatre La Fenice in Venice. By this time he had produced his first complete opera, I Rivali di se stessi, at Palermo in the carnival season of 1829—1830; the opera Un Avvertimento ai gelosi at Pavia; and Enrico Quarto at Milan, where he had been engaged to sing with Malibran at the Scala. He returned to England in the spring of 1833, and on the 29th of October 1835 his Siege of Rochelle was produced and rapturously received at Drury Lane. Encouraged by his success, he produced The Maid of Artois on the 27th of May 1836the success of the opera being confirmed by the exquisite singing of Malibran. Balfe was a prolific composer, as may be seen from the following list of his English operas alone:

2. Michael William Balfe (1808-70). Opera Singer And Composer. Illustrated biographical article, catalog of works, brief discography. http://www.britishandirishworld.com/

Updated - NOVEMBER 2010 Ten Years online! 19th Century Opera Web site global visitors since, 2000: Michael William Balfe Composer of "The Bohemian Girl" and 27 other operas This site covers the life, times and works of the important nineteenth-century Irish born composer, Michael W. Balfe. He wrote 28 operas, for London, Paris, Vienna, Berlin, Milan, Trieste and Palermo - many of his operas have been performed around the world during the past 170 years. BASIL WALSH basilwalsh@msn.com The Playbill for Balfe's most famous opera, The Bohemian Girl which premiered at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in November 1843. "Balfe was the most interesting British musical figure of the nineteenth-century... he was a very good, highly intelligent and cultivated musician" Sir Thomas Beecham - Festival of Britain , August 1951 Recent Biography Michael W. Balfe, A Unique Victorian Composer

3. Balfe Includes biography, discography. http://indigo.ie/~callas1/balf.htm

M ichael W illiam B alfe (Composer 1808-1870) Balfe was born in Dublin 15th May 1808 and died in England 20th October 1870. Despite the fact that nowadays ' The Bohemian Girl ' is the only one of his 28 Operas performed - though 'The Siege of Rochelle' 'The Rose of Castile' were performed in the early days of The Wexford Festival - he is really a much neglected as composer, singer and conductor. [I have a recording of The Rose of Castile performance and many of the other Operas performed at Wexford Festival.] He started his career in music very early. By the time he was seven he had composed and had publicly performed a Polacca which, according to Barret in his book, was extant at the time the book was published. He made his violin soloist debut at the age of eight in May 1816. He wrote the Ballad "Young Fanny" which with new words by T Haynes Baley was then called "The Lover's Mistake" before he was nine. This ballad was sung by Madam Vestris and many of the leading singers of that time. It was published later in "The Universal Songster " in 1826. In 1823 shortly after the death of his father he was taken to London where he got a post as violinist in The Drury Lane Theatre Orchestra - eventually becoming leading Violinist with the orchestra.

4. Michael William Balfe - LoveToKnow 1911 Biography. http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Michael_William_Balfe

Michael William Balfe From LoveToKnow 1911 MICHAEL WILLIAM BALFE (1808-1870), Irish musical composer, was born on the 15th of May 1808, at Dublin . His musical gifts became apparent at an early age. The only instruction he received was from his father, who was a dancing master, and from a musician, C. E. Horn (1786-1849). Between 1814 and 1815 he played the violin for his father's dancing-classes, and at the age of seven composed a polacca . In 1817 he appeared as a violinist in public, and in this year composed a ballad, first called "Young Fanny" and afterwards, when sung in Paul Pry by Madame Vestris, "The Lovers' iv y -take." On the death of his father in 1823 he was engaged in the orchestra of Drury Lane, and being in possession of a small but pleasant baritone voice, he chose the career of an operatic singer. An unsuccessful debut was made at Norwich in Der Freischittz. In 1825 he was taken to Rome by Count Mazzara, being introduced to Cherubini on the way. In Italy he wrote his first dramatic work, a ballet La Perouse.

5. BALFE, M.W.: Falstaff [Opera] (Zambelli) | ClassicsOnline Classical Music CD Mp3 Act I Trio Vorrei parlar, ma l'ira (Mrs. Ford, Annetta, Mrs. Page) http://www.classicsonline.com/catalogue/product.aspx?pid=841202

6. Balfe, Michael William - Hutchinson Encyclopedia Article About Irish composer and singer. He was a violinist and baritone at Drury Lane, London, when only 16. In 1825 he went to Italy, where he sang in Palermo and at La Scala, Milan, and in http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Balfe, Michael William

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8. Balfe, Michael William Definition Of Balfe, Michael William In The Free Online E Balfe, Michael William (bălf), 1808–70, Irish composer. Of his many operas, very popular in their time, the best known was The Bohemian Girl (1843). http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Balfe, Michael William

9. Michael William Balfe - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Extensive website on the life and work of Michael W. Balfe Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Balfe, Michael William . Encyclop dia Britannica (Eleventh ed.). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_William_Balfe

Michael William Balfe From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Michael William Balfe Michael William Balfe (15 May 1808 – 20 October 1870) was an Irish composer , best-remembered for his opera The Bohemian Girl After a short career as a violinist, Balfe pursued an operatic singing career, while he began to compose. In a career spanning more than 40 years, he composed 38 operas, almost 250 songs and other works. He was also a noted conductor, directing Italian Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre for seven years, among other conducting posts. Contents Biography Early life and career Composing success Later years ... edit Biography Balfe was born in Dublin , where his musical gifts became apparent at an early age. The only instruction he received was from his father, who was a dancing master and violinist. His family moved to Wexford when he was a child. Between 1814 and 1815, Balfe played the violin for his father's dancing-classes, and at the age of seven composed a polacca edit Early life and career In 1817 he appeared as a violinist in public, and in this year composed a

10. McCORMACK, John: Come Back To Erin (1910-1921) - 8.120748 McCORMACK, John Come Back to Erin (19101921) Balfe, Michael William / Falconer, Edmund http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=8.120748

11. Michael William Balfe (The Lied And Art Song Texts Page: Texts And Translations With text for The Arrow and the Song. http://www.recmusic.org/lieder/b/balfe.html

The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Page Contents Home Introduction What's new FAQ and Links ... Sign Guestbook Utilities Search entire website Search by: Surname First Line Title Year ... Random Text Indexes by Composer by Poet by First Line by Title by Language Credits Created and maintained by Emily Ezust Translators and other volunteers Contact Information Partial Bibliography Emily's Homepage Emily's Amazon.ca wishlist If you find the information here useful, please help support this project! Composer: Michael William Balfe (1808-1870) Alphabetic listing of musical settings [warning - not necessarily comprehensive] [x] indicates a placeholder for a text that is not yet in the database Song Cycles, Symphonies, etc. The Bohemian Girl no. ?. I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls (Text: Alfred Bunn) All titles of vocal settings in our database, in alphabetic order Annabel Lee (Text: Edgar Allan Poe) FRE Annie of Tharaw (Text: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow after Simon Dach) ENG Daybreak (Text: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) Excelsior (Text: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) Fortune and her wheel (Text: Lord Alfred Tennyson) Good night! Good night, beloved!

12. Balfe Michael William Free Encyclopedia Articles At Questia.com Research Balfe Michael William and other related topics by using the free encyclopedia at the Questia.com online library. http://www.questia.com/library/encyclopedia/balfe-michael-william.jsp

13. Kalmus Orchestra Database - Title Detail BALFE, Michael William (18081870) The Bohemian Girl I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls (E-flat) http://www.kalmus-music.com/kalorchdetail.php?r=423

14. Michael William Balfe - Classical Archives Biography and audio files offered in MP3 and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists. http://www.classicalarchives.com/composer/2124.html

15. Michael William Balfe — FactMonster.com See more Encyclopedia articles on Music History, Composers, and Performers Biographies http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/people/A0805894.html

Home U.S. People Word Wise ... Homework Center Fact Monster Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Math Flashcards Geography Guide Seven New Wonders of the World ... The Fifty States Reference Desk Atlas Almanacs Dictionary Encyclopedia ... Encyclopedia Balfe, Michael William Balfe, Michael William key , Irish composer. Of his many operas, very popular in their time, the best known was The Bohemian Girl The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Cite Print See more Encyclopedia articles on: Music: History, Composers, and Performers: Biographies Help Site Map Atlas ... Encyclopedia Click Here! Click Here! 24 X 7 Private Tutor 24 x 7 Tutor Availability Unlimited Online Tutoring 1-on-1 Tutoring Explore Z Score Table Fractions Contact Us Advertise with Fact Monster ... Privacy Part of Family Education Network Homework Help Reference Site K-8 Kids Poptropica ... Online Gradebook Click Here!

16. Michael William Balfe Summary | BookRags.com Michael William Balfe. Michael William Balfe summary with 3 pages of encyclopedia entries, research information, and more. http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Michael_William_Balfe

17. Balfe, Michael William - London, Lessons, Theatre, Composition, Violin, And Lane Balfe, Michael William, notable Irish composer; b. Dublin, May 15, 1808; d. Rowney Abbey, Hertfordshire, Oct. 20, 1870. He was the son of a dancing master, and as a small child http://encyclopedia.jrank.org/articles/pages/474/Balfe-Michael-William.html

18. Michael William Balfe Rogers, Samuel; Balfe, Michael William; Cramer, Beale Co. View 2004.26.8 With Moonlight Beaming Moore, Thomas; Cramer, Addison Beale http://www.operone.de/komponist/balfe.html

Balfe, Michael William * 15. Mai 1808 in Dublin † 20. Okt. 1870 in Rowney Abbey (Hertfordshire) Michael William Balfe wurde als Sohn eines Tanzlehrers am 15. Mai 1808 in Dublin geboren. Schon früh zeigten sich seine musikalischen Fähigkeiten und er bekam Violinunterricht bei verschiedenen Lehrern in Dublin und Wexford. Sein erstes Konzert gab er als Neunjähriger im Konzerthaus seiner Heimatstadt. Nach dem Tod seines Vaters im Jahr 1824 verließ Balfe Dublin und wurde in London Mitglied des Drury-Lane-Theatre-Orchesters. Ein Jahr später ging er nach Paris, wo er Cherubini und Rossini traf. Auf Rossinis Anraten verbrachte er die nächsten Jahre in Italien, um Gesang bei Bordogni zu studieren und weiteren Musikunterricht zu nehmen. Er kehrte nach Paris zurück und gab 1827 sein Sängerdebüt als ‚Figaro' in Rossinis Bühnenwerk I Rivali di se Stessi (A. Alcazar), Oper 2 Akte (Feb. 1830 Palermo, Teatro Carolino) Un Avertimento ai Gelosi (G. Foppa), farsa giocosa 1 Akt (1830 Pavia, Teatro Fraschini) Enrico Quarto al Passo della Marna

19. Balfe, Michael William Biography - S9.com Irish composer, best known today for his opera The Bohemian Girl 1808 Born on the 15th of May in Dublin. 1817 - He appeared as a violinist in public. 1823 - Moved to London and http://www.s9.com/Biography/Balfe-Michael-William

Welcome, guest! ~ Login Register Home Browse ... Challenge Quick Search: S9.com Biographies Balfe, Michael William Born: 1808 AD Died: 1870 AD, at 62 years of age. Nationality: Irish Categories: Composers Irish composer, best known today for his opera The Bohemian Girl 1808 - Born on the 15th of May in Dublin. 1817 - He appeared as a violinist in public. 1823 - Moved to London and was engaged as a violinist in the orchestra of Drury Lane. 1825 - He was taken to Rome by Count Mazzara and introduced to Luigi Cherubini on the way. 1827 - Appeared as Figaro in Rossini's The Barber of Seville, at the Italian opera in Paris. 1829-1830 - Produced his first complete opera, I Rivali di se stessi, at Palermo in the carnival season. 1833 - He returned to England. 1835 - His Siege of Rochelle was produced and rapturously received at Drury Lane. 1836 - Micheal produced The Maid of Artois. 1844 - Les Quatre Fils Aymon. 1864 - Balfe retired to Hertfordshire where he owned a farm. 1870 - He died on 20th of October and was buried at Kensal Green. Page last updated: 9:15pm, 14

20. Michael William Balfe Balfe, Michael William Marshall’s Civic Band Topeka, KS Est’d 1884 Number O388 Type CB Date 1890 Key Bb Arranger Prendiville, Harry Length 0.00 Publisher http://encyclopedie-de.snyke.com/articles/michael_william_balfe.html

Michael William Balfe Michael William Balfe 15. Mai in Dublin 20. Oktober in Rowney Abbey bei London ) war ein irischer Komponist und Opernsänger Lebenslauf Balfe wurde in der Pitt Street Nr. 10 in Dublin als Sohn des Tanzlehrers William Balfe (1783-1823) und Catherine (Ryan) Balfe, einer Nichte des Komponisten, Libretisten und Spions Leonard McNally (1752-1820) geboren. Schon früh zeigte er musikalische Begabung, er nahm Geigenunterricht bei James Barton und dem Komponisten William Rooke (1794-1847). trat er im Alter von neun Jahren das erste Mal öffentlich auf. Nach dem frühen Tod seines Vaters zog er nach London , wo er von Charles Horn (1786-1849) und dessen Vater Karl Friedrich Horn (1762-1830) unterrichtet wurde. zog er nach Paris , dann weiter nach Italien , wo er mehrere Jahre lebte. heiratet er dort die ungarische Sängerin Magdalena Roser (1806-1888). Sein erster Auftritt an der Mailänder Scala war im Mai in Rossinis Otello kehrte er nach London zurück. Er komponierte zahlreiche Werke, darunter 28 Opern. Werke The Lover's Mistake/ Young Fanny, 1822 von Isaac Willis, Westmoreland Street, Dublin publiziert.

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