biography
| name: |
Balfe, Michael William
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pronunciation:
[balf]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1808–70)
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| biography:
| Composer, born in Dublin, Ireland. In 1823 he moved to London, and in 1825–6 studied in Italy under Rossini, which inspired him to sing in opera with considerable success. In 1833 he returned to England, and in 1846 was appointed conductor of the London Italian Opera. Of his numerous operas, operettas, and other compositions, the most enduring success was The Bohemian Girl (1843). |
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