A letter written by a child [possibly niece or nephew of Adolph Brodsky] to Adolph
Part of Brodsky Papers
This appears to have been written in a child’s best handwriting, and looks like a whimsical poem to amuse Uncle Adolph, entitled Aff oder Mensch.
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Adolph Brodsky : pages 88-92 in The Strad
Part of Brodsky Papers
This article outlines Brodsky's biography and also mentions his violin, a fine Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu of 1735 and his bows, by Tourte, Hill and others. The article includes a list of Brodsky's most famous pupils. Much of the inform...
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Part of Brodsky Papers
Letter from the Russian Consulate certifying that Brodsky is a well known violinist and Director of the RMCM. It is dated 8 Aug 1921.
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Autograph letter signed from F Geoghegan to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Geoghegan sends birthday greetings to Adolph (whose birthday is on the 19 Mar). She also hopes that Anna is feeling better. Dated 19 Mar 1923.
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Autograph letter signed from Geegee to Olga
Part of Brodsky Papers
This letter is from a pupil of Olga Skadowsky. Geegee regrets that she has not paid for some Russian reading sessions she had some months ago. She was suddenly called away to Droitwich because of a friend having an operation. Anna has also bee...
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Autograph letter signed from Gertrude to Olga
Part of Brodsky Papers
Gertrude's sister sends something with thanks. Gertrude enjoyed the previous evening's concert very much and they have nearly finished the Bolshevists. Dated 13 Dec.
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Autograph note about the Brodsky Quartet
Part of Brodsky Papers
This is a note on the international nature of the Brodsky Quartet: a Russian, an Englishman, a Dutchman and a German. The writer suggests that the great powers of Europe could take an example from the Brodsky Quartet and form a quartet among them...
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Autograph receipt signed to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Adolph Davidovich Brodsky has paid 2750 roubles [the equivalent of 275 pounds then] for the Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu. The signature on this receipt is indecipherable. It is dated 1 Jan 1880
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Part of Brodsky Papers
The writing appears to read ‘Modecmr Uvurr Yaukobckiu.
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Catalogue of early books, manuscripts and autographs (1473-1928)
Part of Brodsky Papers
Items 409-414 in this catalogue are autograph letters signed from Edvard Grieg. These vary in price from 7 pounds 10 shillings to 4 guineas and date from 1870 to 1894. A summary of the contents of each letter is given. A couple of the letters a...
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