Nina is anxious at not having heard from Anna Brodsky. Nina wonders when they are coming and if Novacek will be accompanying them. Now Nina has heard from Anna and realises that Anna's sister will also be coming. All will stay at the Grieg...
On the back of the first sheet is the start of a copy in Anna Brodsky's hand of a letter to her from Alice Elgar. In this letter Lady Elgar thanks Anna Brodsky for sending her diary which recalls the happy evening. [The continuation of this...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer
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
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
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
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
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
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
On the back of this letter is the continuation of the copy of Alice Elgar's letter to Anna Brodsky, started in AB/746. Elgar himself is away but Lady Elgar hopes that they may all be together again. Perhaps the Brodskys could come and stay ...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer
The wording on this card reads thus: With kindest thoughts and wishes for Christmas and the New Year from Dr. & Mrs. Brodsky. If this card was illustrated, the image has not shown up on the photocopy. The card is undated, and it is unclear w...
Brodsky, Adolph (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music