The British Musical Biography

[E] Carte, Richard, flutist and maker of
musical instruments, born 1808 (?), son of
Richard Cart, quartermaster of the Blues.
Orginally intended as a violinist, he was
placed under Griesbach, of the Queen's band;
afterwards he was a pupil, for the flute, of
George Rudall. About 1828, he went to Ger-
many, and studied composition under Ilaupt-
mann. Returning to England he resumed
concert giving, and also lectured on various
musical topics, enjoying a high reputation.
In 1843, he adopted the Boehm flute, subse-
quently combining his own patent with the
Boehm system. He joined the firm of Rudall
and Rose in 1850, and in 1853 compiled and
Ijroduced the first issue of the " Musical
Directory, Register, and Almanack." He
composed songs, and pieces for the flute ; and
was author of " A complete course of instruc-
tion for the Boehm Flute" (1845?); and
" Sketch of the successive Improvements
made in tlie Flute" (1851?). He died at
Reigate, November 26, 1891.

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