Article about Adolph Brodsky's Guarnerius violin from The Keif’ian
Part of Brodsky Papers
This article provides information about Brodsky’s violin. Alice Pitfield has translated the article from Russian into English. Her notes are written around the article, which has been stuck onto paper.
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
A collection of miscellaneous papers with Brodsky connections
Part of Brodsky Papers
This miscellany of papers was with a collection of Brodsky programmes. This collection comprises various mainly musical items and is listed here: Hale Cinema House Programme for December 1929, an order form for violin music from Joseph Williams, ...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Programme for three violin and piano recitals performed by Adolph Brodsky and RJ Forbes
Part of Brodsky Papers
These recitals were performed under the auspices of the University Musical Society and in aid of the University Appeal Fund. The recitals were held at the Whitworth Hall of Manchester University on 2 Feb, 16 Feb and 2 Mar, 1921.
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Programme of a concert given by Adolph Brodsky with RJ Forbes
Part of Brodsky Papers
This concert was performed as part of the Tuesday Mid-Day Concert series, held at the Houldsworth Hall in Manchester. This was the 164th concert, performed on Tue 25 Mar 1919. Adolph Brodsky played Elgar’s Violin Concerto, Op. 61, with RJ Forbes...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edward Elgar
Part of Brodsky Papers
Brodsky apologises as his and Anna’s birthday wishes did not reach Elgar, but he repeats them in this message. He signs the letter Annadolph Brodsky. The original is dated 3 Jun 1928, and it is unclear when this photocopy was made.
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edward Elgar
Part of Brodsky Papers
This letter is in reply to Elgar's inviting Brodsky to perform in a Hallé concert in celebration of Elgar's seventieth birthday in January 1927. The original is dated ‘November or December 1926’, and it is unclear when this photocopy wa...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edward Elgar
Part of Brodsky Papers
Brodsky is very sorry to hear from Mr. Griffiths about Elgar's attack of bronchitis and thinks he was very wise not to take "any risques" as Elgar's health is very precious to all who love his music. Brodsky wonders what Elgar...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edward Elgar
Part of Brodsky Papers
Adolph Brodsky writes admiringly to Edward Elgar of the latter's Quartet which was magnificently performed by the Catterall Quartet. Brodsky is particularly impressed with the first movement "which is a wonderful work of art." Bro...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edward Elgar
Part of Brodsky Papers
Adolph Brodsky is very keen to go to the private performance of Elgar's Quartet and Quintet and wonders if he and his wife could gain admission to it. Brodsky will play Elgar's sonata at a Brodsky Quartet Concert next season. Brodsky w...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Photocopy of an autograph letter signed from Adolph Brodsky to Edward Elgar
Part of Brodsky Papers
Brodsky is absolutely delighted that Elgar has dedicated his string quartet to the Brodsky Quartet. Walter Hatton has now replaced Fuchs. Brodsky hopes that Elgar has recovered from his severe operation. Brodsky tells Elgar that he plays Elgar&...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music