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Adam Carse Collection

Catalogue reference: ARC/CAR

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This record is about the Adam Carse Collection dating from 20th century.

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ARC/CAR
Title
Adam Carse Collection
Date
20th century
Description

This collection contains the research notes, correspondence and photographs compiled by Adam Carse during his research into the history of European musical instruments, musicians and musical instrument manufacturers.

Held by
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Language
English; French; German; Italian
Creator(s)
Carse, Adam
Physical description
51 files
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Physical condition
paper
Administrative / biographical background

Adam Carse was educated in composition in Hannover and at the Royal Academy of Music, where he later became Fellow and Professor (1922-1940). He was most renowned for his knowledge and research of the history of orchestras and instruments. During his life he amassed a collection of 350 antique wind instruments. The collection was given to the Horniman in 1947 as a memorial to Carse?s son Peter, who was killed during the final days of World War II.

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Adam Carse Collection