Michael William Balfe
Irish composer
Died when: 62 years 158 days (749 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Michael William Balfe (15 May 1808 – 20 October 1870) was an Irish composer, best remembered for his operas, especially 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 at least 29 operas, almost 250 songs, several cantatas and other works.He was also a noted conductor, directing Italian Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre for seven years, among other conducting posts.
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