Holdings: Composer Michael William Balfe, photostat letter, to Mrs. Peel, written in English and Italian, stating he will with pleasure call to her the following day at lunch time; letter, written from the London Academy of Music, to unknown person, asking him to send papers; letter, to Liam?, asking to meet; and last page of letter to unknown person; letter from R.M. Levey to Mr. Fitzpatrick, regarding Balfe's first composition,

Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Balfe, M. W. (Michael William), 1808-1870
Contributors:	Levey, Richard Michael, 1811-1899
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Citation:	National Library of Ireland. Department of Manuscripts.
Subjects:	Balfe, M. W. > (Michael William), > 1808-1870 > Operas London Academy of Music Composers > Ireland > Biography Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) Portrait photographs
Notes:	Folder contains photograph of Balfe and newspaper clipping from 1858. Michael William Balfe (180870) was an Irish composer and musician, best-remembered for his opera The Bohemian Girl. In a career spanning more than 40 years, he composed 38 operas, almost 250 songs and other works. He was also a noted conductor, directing Italian Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre for seven years, among other conducting posts. R. M. Levey, whose true name was Richard Michael O'Shaughnessy, was a renowned Irish musician. He was a good friend of Balfe's and in 1839 toured Ireland with his opera company. In all, Levey composed fifty overtures and arranged the music for forty-four pantomimes. Physical description: 10 pages + photo + newspaper clipping. more

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MS 47,727	Manuscripts Reading Room Access Note	Manuscripts