Michael William Balfe: His Life and His English Operas
, by Tyldesley,WilliamNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780754605584 | 0754605582
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 7/28/2003
Michael William Balfe (1808-1870) was by far the most successful composer of English opera in the mid nineteenth century. His reputation was acknowledged on a national and international basis, and there are almost a thousand entries of songs and operas by him in the British Library catalogue. This book charts the life and operatic output of this prolific and highly popular composer.