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Balfe, Michael William, a musician and a composer, born at 10, Pitt-street, Dublin, 15th May 1808, was one of the first Irishmen of modern times whose talent as a composer has been widely acknowledged, and whose works have been performed throughout the Continent.

Born in Dublin 15th May Died at Rowney Abbey, Hertfordshire 20th October Knight of the Legion of Honour of France, Commander of the Order of Charles.

Born in Dublin 15th May Died at Rowney Abbey, Hertfordshire 20th October Knight of the Legion of Honour of France, Commander of the Order of Charles.

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Michael William Balfe (– 20 October ) was an Irish composer, best remembered for his operas, especially The Bohemian Girl.

Michael William Balfe was a singer and composer, best known for the facile melody and simple ballad style of his opera The Bohemian Girl.

Michael William Balfe was the most important operatic composer in Victorian Britain.

When he was seven years of age, the master of a military band at Wexford, where his father was then residing, was attracted by his aptitude, and gave him lessons on the violin. After six months' tuition, Balfe wrote a polacca for his instructor's band.

Receiving further tuition under O'Rourke in Dublin, he appeared as a violinist in a concert at the Exchange, in May 1816, and became a small celebrity as a composer, singer, and violinist.

At sixteen his father died, and he removed to London, supporting himself by performing in the orchestra at Drury-lane, and continuing his musical studies.

In 1825 a Russian Count, Mezzara, was so charmed with his talents and touched by his like ness to a deceased s