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Autograph biographical notes of Adolph Brodsky
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(c.1855-1929)
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In these incomplete notes Anna mentions the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto which was premiered by Brodsky in Vienna in 1881. She mentions his 8 years of work in Leipzig and his 3 years in America. She adds his return to Europe and the offer from Sir Charles Hallé upon whose death Brodsky became Principal of the RMCM. Brodsky also founded a Brodsky Quartet in Manchester and it gives a series of concerts in aid of the Sustentation Fund which helps students without a means to gain higher education in music.
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- Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer (Creator)
- Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music (Subject)
- Brodsky Quartet (1880s-1929) (Subject)
- Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich (1840-1893), Composer (Subject)
- Hallé, Charles (1819-1895), Knight; pianist, conductor, founder of Royal Manchester College of Music (Subject)
- Royal Manchester College of Music (1893-1973) (Subject)