Balfe’s The Bohemian Girl by National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland - 2 Cassette Box Set, 1991


Product Description:


🔹 Title: The Bohemian Girl🔹 Composer: Michael William Balfe🔹 Conductor: Richard Bonynge🔹 Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland🔹 Performers: Includes Jonathan Summers, John Del Carlo, Nova Thomas, and more🔹 Label: Argo (2) – 433 324-4🔹 Format: 2 x Cassette, Album Box Set with 190-page booklet🔹 Release Year: 1991🔹 Genre: Classical, Opera🔹 Country: Netherlands🔹 Condition: Excellent Working Condition


Immerse in the Elegance of Opera!


Step into the enchanting world of Irish classical music with this two-cassette box set of Richard Balfe’s “The Bohemian Girl,” performed by the renowned National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland and conducted by Richard Bonynge.


🌟 Exquisite Audio Experience: Enjoy over 3 hours of captivating opera, beautifully recorded and preserved in excellent condition.


🌟 Rich Cultural Heritage: A treasure for fans of Irish classical music and opera enthusiasts alike.


🌟 Informative Booklet: Comes with a comprehensive 190-page booklet, including the full libretto and insightful information about the performance and music.


🌟 Notable Performances: Features stellar performances by celebrated artists such as Jonathan Summers, John Del Carlo, Nova Thomas, and more.


Key Features:


• Cassette Details: Includes Act One to Act Three with detailed track listings.

• Noteworthy Production: Celebrated for its artistic depth and cultural significance.

• Collector’s Item: A must-have for collectors of classical music and opera recordings.

• Perfect Gift: An ideal gift for music lovers and aficionados of classic operas.


Experience the magic of Michael William Balfe’s “The Bohemian Girl” and add this exquisite box set to your collection today!


This two tape cassette box set features the renowned Irish Orchestra performing Richard Balfe's The Bohemian Girl, conducted by Richard Bonynge. The tapes are in excellent working condition and come with the original box.


The set includes a booklet with information about the performers and the music. This is a must-have for any music lover, especially those interested in Irish classical music. Add this rare gem to your collection today.


Balfe*, National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland*, Richard Bonynge – The Bohemian Girl

Michael William Balfe - The Bohemian Girl album cover

Label: Argo (2) – 433 324-4

Format: 2 x Cassette, Album Box Set

Country: Netherlands

Released: 1991

Genre: Classical

Style: Opera


A Act One 45:28

B Act Two (Beginning) 27:40

C Act Two (Conclusion) 39:05

D Act Three 39:03


Track list


1-1 Overture 9:01

Act One

1-2 Up With The Banner (Chorus) 2:41

1-3 A Soldier's Life (Count) 4:38

1-4 'Tis Sad To Leave Our Fatherland (Thaddeus) 4:39

1-5 In The Gipsy's Life You Read (Gipsies) 2:48

1-6 Comrade, Your Hand (Devilshoof) 5:24

1-7 Is No Succour Near At Hand? (Florestein) 1:29

1-8 What Means This Alarm? (Thaddeus) 2:20

1-9 Waltz (Orchestra) 2:50

1-10 Down With The Daring Slave (Chorus) 3:12

1-11 Galop (Orchestra) 1:27

1-12 What Sounds Break On The Ear? (Chorus) 4:58

Act Two

1-13 Silence, Silence! The Lady Moon (Gipsies) 7:22

1-14 I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls (Arline) 5:04

1-15 The Wound Upon Thine Arm (Thaddeus) 5:47

1-16 What Is The Spell Hath Yet Effaced (Arline) 4:34

1-17 Listen, While I Relate The Hope Of Gipsy's Fate (Arline) 3:41

1-18 In The Gipsy's Life You Read (Gipsies) 1:12

2-1 'Tis Gone - The Past Was All A Dream (Queen) 4:51

2-2 This Is Thy Deed (Queen) 3:23

2-3 In The Gipsy's Life....Come With The Gipsy Bride (Chorus, Arline) 3:42

2-4 Life Itself Is At The Best (Chorus) 5:24

2-5 My Dear Uncle, It Delights Me To See You (Florestein) 4:01

2-6 Whate'er The Scenes....The Heart Bow'd Down (Count) 9:35

2-7 Hold! Hold! (Count) 8:01

Act Three

2-8 Introduction / The Past Appears To Me But A Dream (Arline) 5:58

2-9 When Other Lips And Other Hearts (Thaddeus) 4:10

2-10 Through The World Wilt Thou Fly, Love (Thaddeus) 3:13

2-11 Welcome The Present (Chorus) 3:45

2-12 Though Every Hope Be Fled (Thaddeus) 5:39

2-13 See At Your Feet A Suppliant One (Arline) 3:39

2-14 When The Fair Land Of Poland (Thaddeus) 5:01

2-15 Let Not The Soul For Sorrows Grieve (Arline, Thaddeus, Count) 3:20

2-16 Oh! What Full Delight! (Arline, Chorus) 3:18



Baritone Vocals [Count Arnheim] – Jonathan Summers

Bass Vocals [Devilshoof] – John Del Carlo

Chorus – Radio Telefis Eireann Philharmonic Choir*

Chorus Master – Colin Mawby

Composed By – Michael William Balfe

Conductor – Richard Bonynge

Libretto By – Alfred Bunn

Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Queen of the Gipsies] – Bernadette Cullen

Orchestra – National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland*

Soprano Vocals [Arline] – Nova Thomas

Tenor Vocals [Florestein] – Timothy German

Tenor Vocals [Thaddeus] – Patrick Power


2 Cassette set along with a 190 page booklet (including full libretto) packaged in a cardboard box