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The Brodsky Papers comprise letters, newscuttings, programmes, telegrams, photograph albums, loose photographs, concert tickets, official documents (marriage certificate, diplomas) and music, which were found in the Brodsky home following the deat...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Grieg Violin Sonata, Opus 45. Violin part
Part of Brodsky Papers
The original scoring of the violin part. There is a note on the front page, in German, from Edvard Grieg. It says: 'I testify herewith that this part was by no means written by Brodsky but by his friend and enormous admirer, Edvard Grieg. ...
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Programme of a concert given by the Brodsky Quartet and others
Part of Brodsky Papers
The concert was held in the small hall of the New Gewandhaus on Saturday 22 March. The players were Herr Edvard Grieg [piano], Herr Brodsky, Fraulein May Brammer [violin 1], Herren Becker, Novacek II., [violin 2], Novacek I, Weber [viola], Klenge...
Brodsky Quartet (1880s-1929)
Photograph of Edvard and Nina Grieg
Part of Brodsky Papers
Grieg has written a message in Norwegian, which reads:‘Memories of days at Troldhaugen to our dear friends, Anna and Adolph. Edvard Grieg.’
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Photograph of Edvard and Nina Grieg
Part of Brodsky Papers
Nina has written on the back: ‘here we are greeting you. We ask for a friendly snapshot’.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Framed photograph of two unidentified gentlemen (Edvard Grieg?)
Part of Brodsky Papers
This framed photograph depicts two elderly gentlemen standing in what appears to be a park or garden. They are turned slightly towards each other, and neither is looking directly at the camera. A piece of paper is included with the photograph, w...
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Autograph letter signed from Annie and Johan Halvorsen to the Brodskys
Part of Brodsky Papers
The Halvorsens thank the Brodskys for photographs they have sent and wish the Brodskys a happy new year. They often socialise with the Griegs. Anna Brodsky's sister has sent a new year card to Annie. Dated 3 Jan 1927. Not found, 7 Apr 2006
Halvorsen, Annie (1873-1957)
Autograph letter signed from Johan Halvorsen to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Halvorsen recalls the sad days after Grieg's death which they have just experienced together. Halvorsen praises Brodsky's art and encloses a score of Fossegrimen and a symphonic intermezzo. He must do further work to the violin concerto...
Halvorsen, Johan August (1864-1935), composer, conductor, violinist
Autograph letter signed from Annie and Johan Halvorsen to the Brodskys
Part of Brodsky Papers
The Halvorsens thank the Brodsky's [for their seasonal wishes] Johan continues with his compositional work and is relieved that the public has not yet tired of it. Johan is missing their mutual friend Grieg. The letter is dated 1 Jan 1912. ...
Halvorsen, Annie (1873-1957)
Autograph card from Edvard Grieg to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
The Norwegian colony in Leipzig, the Griegs, expresses great appreciation of the outstanding violinist's kind attention to Norwegian musical interests. The letter (with accompanying envelope) is in German and is dated 28 Feb 1889.
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor