William Vincent Wallace

William Vincent Wallace (1812–1865) was an Irish composer, virtuoso violinist, and pianist whose adventurous life mirrored the drama of his Romantic-era music. Born in Waterford, Ireland, Wallace became a globetrotting talent, dazzling audiences from London to New York, Australia, and Latin America with his technical brilliance and flair for melody. His operas, like *Maritana* and *Lurline*, were smash hits in their day, blending lush orchestration with catchy tunes that earned him comparisons to contemporaries like Mendelssohn. Wallace’s piano works, such as the *Celtic Fantasies* and *Opera Fantasies and Paraphrases*, showcase his knack for weaving folk influences into showstopping showpieces, while *Chopinesque* nods to his admiration for Chopin’s lyrical style. Though less remembered today, Wallace’s genre-blending music—part Romantic grandeur, part Irish soul—reflects the

Genres

Folk

Classical

Opera

Chamber Music

Art Song

Vaudeville

Salon Music

Irish Classical

Latest Release

Songs by William Vincent Wallace

William Vincent Wallace

Album - 20 Tracks - Released February 1, 2014