Autograph letter signed from Clyde Twelvetrees to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Twelvetrees informs Brodsky that he has just accepted the position of principal 'cello in the Hallé Orchestra next season and, as these concerts will hardly provide a living, he asks Brodsky's advice about finding pupils. He has had 15 ...
Twelvetrees, Clyde (1865-1956), 'cellist
Autograph letter signed from Harry Mortimer to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Harry Mortimer (clarinettist) believes there is a vacancy in the Hallé orchestra, owing to Mr. Brough going to the Scottish Orchestra. Mortimer should like to obtain the post, particularly as he has waited a long time. Mortimer is also writing t...
Mortimer, Harry (fl.1913-1940), Clarinettist
Autograph letter signed to Adolph Brodsky from Ada Speelman
Part of Brodsky Papers
Ada Speelman writes to Brodsky in sorrow and gratitude for his help (Simon died in 1920). She is displeased with Forsyth and the Pier Company. Simon had also been hurt after his wife had written to Mr. Forsyth to say that he was too ill to fulfi...
Speelman, Ada (fl.1920s)
Autograph letter signed from Henry Joseph Wood to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Wood writes of his delight at accompanying Brodsky with the Hallé at an upcoming concert. The letter is dated 21 Mar 1908.
Wood, Henry Joseph (1869-1944), Knight, Conductor
Autograph letter from Charles Hallé to Adolph Brodsky, with accompanying envelope
Part of Brodsky Papers
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
Autograph text of the Annual Report of the RMCM by Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
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 ...
Autograph annual report of the RMCM
Part of Brodsky Papers
This report appears incomplete. Brodsky pays tribute to the piano teacher Dayas who died the previous spring. Dayas taught at the college for 7 years until his untimely death at the age of 39. Brodsky has had difficulty in replacing Dayas but h...
Autograph letter signed from Edvard Grieg to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
Grieg, Edvard Hagerup (1843-1907), Composer, Pianist, Conductor
Autograph letter signed from Edward Elgar to Adolph Brodsky
Part of Brodsky Papers
This is an official memorandum from Sir Edward Elgar, O.M., Master of the King's Musick, Lord Chamberlain's Office, St. James's Palace, S.W.1. Elgar has heard from Sir Hamilton Harty for whom he has the honour of conducting the con...
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Autograph practice letter initialled from Anna Brodsky to Alice Elgar
Part of Brodsky Papers
The Brodskys have just received a letter from Lady Elgar reporting that Sir Edward is unwell. The Brodskys hope that he will soon be quite well again. Mrs. Brodsky tells Lady Elgar that her husband plays or studies the Elgar Concerto every day. ...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer