Composer Born in Dublin 1735? (Several dates are suggested as there was another Thomas Carter also born Dublin confusion reigns supreme) He was brought up in the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral and later became organist at St. Werburgh's Church Dublin 1751-1769. He later travelled in Italy and perhaps in India.
His opera "The Rival Canditate" was successfully produced at Drury Lane Theatre 1st February 1775. It was performed regularly for the next ten years and was also performed in the USA. This
was followed ob "the Milesian" in 1777 and "the Fair American "1782. He is mentioned in John O'Keefe's Recollections. He died in London 1804. |
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