The British Musical Biography

[E] Carter, Thomas, composer, was born in
Ireland, in 1735 [1758, 1768, also given]. He
studied probably in Ireland under his father,
and became Organist of S. Werburgh's Church,
Dublin, 1751-69. He travelled in Italy for a
time [1770-1]. Conductor of Theatre in
Bengal [1771-2], but settled in London as
teacher and composer to the theatres, 1773.
He died at London, October 12, 1804.

[W] Works. — Musical Dramas — Rival Candi-
dates, 1775 ; Milesians, 1777 ; Fair American,
1782 ; Birthday ; Constant Maid ; Just in
Time. Lessons tor the Guitar ; Concerto for
bassoon and pf. ; Six Sonatas for the pf.
Songs, detached and in collections, etc. The
Soldier's farewell on the eve of a battle, song.
Carter composed " O Nannie, wilt thou gang
wi me," a song which owes its success to its
imitation of the Scottish style. Apart from
this song his merits as a composer are not
great, and none of his other works are now
heard.

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