Michael Balfe Collection

English baritone Paul-Bernard Barroilhet as the King in L'Etoile de Seville by Michael Balfe
FLO4631542 English baritone Paul-Bernard Barroilhet as the King in L'Etoile de Seville by Michael Balfe, Royal Academy of Music, 1846

Italian tenor Italo Gardoni as Don Sanche in L'Etoile de Seville by Michael Balfe, Royal Academy of Music, 1846
FLO4631538 Italian tenor Italo Gardoni as Don Sanche in L'Etoile de Seville by Michael Balfe, Royal Academy of Music, 1846

"The Home that Waits for Me", 1864. Creator: Unknown. "The Home that Waits for Me", 1864
"The Home that Waits for Me", 1864. Sheet music: words by Mary Sidwell, music composed by M. W. Balfe. I feel our joyful meeting near, My mother bids me come

Scene from "The Rose of Castile", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Scene from "The Rose of Castile", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1858. London stage production. This lively and pretty opera, certainly the chef-d'oeuvre of our most popular English composer

Night march at Christmastide of the Rifle Volunteers - drawn by Harrison Weir, 1st Surrey... 1860. Creator: J Greenaway
Night march at Christmastide of the Rifle Volunteers - drawn by Harrison Weir, 1st Surrey Rifles, 1860. Music by W. M. Balfe, words by Mark Lemon

"The Night March of the Volunteers", 1860. Creator: Thomas Robert Macquoid
"The Night March of the Volunteers", 1860. Song - music by W. M. Balfe, words by Mark Lemon. Step together! All together! Close together

The Lovers Mistake (engraving)
610772 The Lovers Mistake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lovers Mistake.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Michael Balfe (chromolitho)
666962 Michael Balfe (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael Balfe. Cigarette card, from series on Musical Celebrities, published by Wills)

Scene from Balfes new opera of "The Daughter of St
Scene from Balfes new opera of " The Daughter of St. Mark", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1844. London stage production, showing...the first scene of the second act of Mr

Scene from the opera of "The Enchantress", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1845
Scene from the opera of " The Enchantress", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1845. London stage production of an opera by Michael William Balfe

Great Musicians - Plate IV. 1895. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Balfe. 1895. Michael William Balfe (1808-1870), Irish opera composer. From The Musical Educator, Volume II by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895.]

Michael William Balfe, Irish-born British composer and singer, 1870. A prolific operatic composer, Balfe (1808-1870) is best remembered for his opera The Bohemian Girl (1843)

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Michael Balfe was a renowned Irish composer and singer who rose to fame in the 19th century. Known for his operatic works, including the popular "The Bohemian Girl," Balfe's music captivated audiences across Europe. His talent as a tenor also earned him praise on the stage, where he performed in numerous productions throughout his career. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, Balfe's passion for music never wavered, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire musicians today. His contributions to the world of opera have solidified his place as one of Ireland's most celebrated musical figures. With a unique blend of emotion and technical skill, Michael Balfe remains an enduring symbol of artistic excellence and innovation in classical music.