GOLDSMITH, Oliver
(1728–1774)> GENERAL WRITER · FLUTE-PLAYER
GOLDSMITH (Oliver). Irish general writer and flute-player. Pallas, near Longford, 1728. London, 1774. The librettos of the operas of The Deserted Village (Glover and Falconer); and The Vicar of Wakefield, are founded on his works. Music is also written to some of his shorter pieces. He was a musician, and supported himself by playing the flute when travelling on the continent.