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 (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Hallé introduces himself to Brodsky, mentions that Willy Hess must leave England because of ill-health and offers Brodsky three vacant posts: Principal Teacher [Violin] at the RMCM, including direction of the ensemble and orchestral class amountin...
Hallé, Charles (1819-1895), Knight; pianist, conductor, founder of Royal Manchester College of Music
Stanley Withers copies the extract from the minutes of Council for Brodsky. Resolved: that Mr. Adolph Brodsky be offered the appointment of Principal Professor of the Violin and Conductor of the College Orchestra from September 20th next on the f...
Withers, Stanley (fl.1892-1928), Registrar of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Ward formally invites Brodsky to accept the Principal Professorship of the Violin in the College on the conditions mentioned in the enclosed papers. The letter is dated 25 Jan 1895.
Hallé is delighted to hear that Brodsky will accept the post in Manchester and will do his utmost to make the post agreeable to him. The Directors of the College meet on the 23rd of January and after this Brodsky will receive official confirmatio...
Hallé, Charles (1819-1895), Knight; pianist, conductor, founder of Royal Manchester College of Music
In this report Brodsky announces a successful year and mentions notable events of the year e.g. Mozart's "Figaro" performed by the Opera and Orchestra Class. Many students are having great success on the concert platform. Several ...
This review is of the second public examination of the Royal Manchester College of Music at which a young pupil of Dr. Brodsky, Miss Lena Kontorovich, gave an outstanding performance of the first movement of Brahms's Violin Concerto. May be ...
Royal Manchester College of Music (1893-1973), music conservatoire
In this report Brodsky pays tribute to the teaching staff and the Registrar who have all done more than their duty. Brodsky writes philosophically about the art of music. He thanks the Principal of Owens College for establishing links between th...