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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
Typescript letter signed from John H. Bennett to Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Bennett writes to correct some details of his last letter (AB/551). The letter is dated 8 Apr 1929.
Bennett, John H. (fl.1920s)
Autograph letter signed from Ferruccio Busoni to Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
This is a very warm letter to the Brodskys. Busoni has had several pangs of conscience at not writing after leaving them. Busoni loved Edinburgh and was certainly not disappointed. The score of his violin concerto has not yet been published an...
Busoni, Ferruccio Dante Michelangelo Benvenuto (1866-1924), Composer, Pianist
Autograph letter signed from Edward Elgar to Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Elgar thanks the Brodskys for the beautiful account of Christmas Eve [one of Anna Brodksy's booklets, entitled 'Christmas Eve in Old Russia']. He sends his good wishes as ever to the Brodskys. It is dated 17 Dec 1924.
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Autograph letter signed from Edward Elgar to Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Elgar thanks Mrs. Brodsky for her charming sketches which he values greatly. He is overwhelmed by her kind references to himself. Elgar often thinks of Brodsky's old spacious study and regrets that he, Elgar is so far away from the scene of...
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Autograph letter signed from Edward Elgar to Adolph and Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Elgar apologises to the Brodskys about the telegram, quite a mistake on the part of the P.O. He sends his thanks and love to the dear Brodskys. In a P.S. overleaf, Elgar informs the Brodskys that his London address is still 37 St. James's P...
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Part of Brodsky Papers
Elgar has surscribed the mount: To my dear A. & A. Brodsky and signed his name. The photograph is in a decorated wooden frame. In this photograph, Elgar is pictured almost in profile with the left side of his face on view.
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Autograph letter signed from Nina Grieg to Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
The Griegs are very upset that the Brodskys are postponing their visit to Norway and are also sad that they are going to America with Novacek and Sascha. Delius and Halter [of whom they have heard Sinding speak] will be visiting the Griegs in the...
Grieg, Nina (1845-1935), Singer
Autograph letter signed from Nina Grieg to Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
In this letter Nina Grieg writes to Anna Brodsky of God in whom she believes and of death which she does not fear. Anna has written on these philosophical matters to Nina. Recently Edvard has played the piano and Nina has sung a little at a conc...
Grieg, Nina (1845-1935), Singer
Autograph letter signed from Nina Grieg to Anna Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Anna Brodsky has written to ask Edvard Grieg if she may write about him and the reply is yes: Anna may write what she likes about Edvard since he knows that she will only write what is true and noble. Nina looks forward to reading Anna's wor...
Grieg, Nina (1845-1935), Singer