Leo van den Berg, Jan van der Borg and Jan van der Meer
Ashgate
Hardback
236
1995
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.
Ashgate
Hardback
236
1995
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.