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Balfe: His Life and Work (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Alexander Barrett

 
9780267799640: Balfe: His Life and Work (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Balfe: His Life and Work offers a vivid portrait of the composer Balfe, tracing how his talent shaped a career that spanned continents and audiences.

This edition gathers the notable moments, triumphs, and collaborations that defined his place in music history.

The narrative moves through Balfe’s work in London and Vienna, detailing operatic successes, celebrated performances, and the esteem in which he was held by musicians and patrons alike. It highlights his infectious melodies, the blend of Italian and French styles that critics called Balfean, and the way his music traveled from stage to stage with lasting appeal.

  • Accounts of major works and revivals, including celebrated productions and benefit performances.
  • Stories of his reception in Berlin, Vienna, and other European capitals, where he conducted and toured.
  • Descriptions of the people, premieres, and honors that surrounded his career, including collaborations with renowned artists.
  • Context for Balfe’s influence on musical life in the 19th century and his enduring legacy in opera and melody.

Ideal for fans of 19th‑century music history and readers curious about how Balfe shaped the operatic scene across Europe.

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